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DUBLIN 2016 Conference
SUNDAY MARCH 6, 2016
| Timing | Description |
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Registration & LUNCH | |
Irish Parent journeys Irish parents talk about their journeys, how they chose a country, service providers and navigated the legal and logistical aspects, the hurdles, how they navigated them, the important decisions; real costs and how they dealt with these John Duffy, John McMahon & Gerald Whelan | |
The Psychology of Surrogacy Surrogacy in countries such as UK, Greece, Mexico, Israel and Australia is altruistic in nature, meaning surrogates can only be paid expenses. Understanding what motivates surrogates to carry and what psychological and personal issues are important is crucial.Discusses how surrogates are motivated to carry for a stranger Dr. Kim Bergman, Growing Generations | |
Embryo Transfer Decisions – risks and factors to consider prior to making a decision Dr. Said Daneshmand, Fertility Center of Las Vegas | |
Surrogacy in the US Provides an overview of which US states are most amenable to surrogacy for foreigners, what nationalities are accepted as clients, what issues affect costs, how compensated surrogacy operates, how transfer of parentage works, birth certificates and health insurance options Karen Synesiou, Center for Surrogate Parenting | |
What You need to know – Surrogacy in Canada Canada has a well established altruistic surrogacy market available to both Gay and Hetro IPs. But what are the costs? What is the legal process and how do you match with a surrogate? What to look for in an IVF Clinic Stephanie White, Canadian Fertility Consulting, Cindy Wasser, Hope Springs Fertility Law, Dr Clifford Librach, Create Fertility Centre. Chair: Nuala Jackson | |
Returning to Ireland from the birth country – The essentials What do you need to prepare prior and following birth in order to ensure a smooth return to Ireland with your child? Tracy Horan, D’Arcy Horan & Co | |
Obtaining Legal Parentage After Surrogacy What is the role of your Irish solicitor? What are the key documents required? How best can you assist the process? What costs are involved? Fiona Duffy, PJ O’Reilly Solicitors | |
Optimal IVF treatments to maximum success the Pros and Cons of natural vs medicated cycles; Antagonist vs down-regulation cycles; what does the data show? Dr. Ariel Horowitz, Manor IVF | |
AFTERNOON TEA |
11.30 -12.10 pm| Timing | Description | |
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| SESSION CHAIR: Caroline Lindsay Poulson | ||
What you need to know – Surrogacy in Mexico? Understand the legal changes in Mexico. Learn who can enter into surrogacy agreements and the program and IVF treatment options available to foreigners in Mexico. Catherine Moscarello, IP Conceptions Dr. Hugo Ruiz Barba, CEFAM Mexico | Egg Donors & What to Consider For gay men, this presentation is essential. For heterosexuals with a history of failed cycles, knowigwhen to use a donor is also vital. This talk will also help you understand when to consider donor eggs and what donor attributes most contribute to success rates. Dr. Shlomi Barak, Manor IVF | |
What you need to know – Surrogacy in Greece Greek clinics now offer surrogacy to (heterosexual) foreigners however laws still ban recruitment of surrogates.A panel of experts explain how Greek law is finding ways to assist foreigners with surrogacy. Dr. Ioannis Giakoumakis, Mediterranean Fertility Institute | Shipping Genetic Material Across Borders Many intended parents create embryos in one place, but their surrogate is in another, requiring shipment of their precious cargo. Many have embryos sitting in a country no longer open for surrogacy. What are the key issues to be aware of in transporting embryos in relation to paperwork, laws, customs control, costs and timelines? Simon Hedley, AnnareHeneghan-Bernet, IVF couriers | |
What you need to know – Surrogacy in Ukraine What laws protect surrogates and children? What is the infrastructure like? How is matching done? Are there safeguards against exploitation? How does citizenship work? What sort of woman become surrogates? Dana Magdassi, Lotus Surrogacy tbc | How Do We Tell Our Children? Some children have no access to their egg donor or surrogate, so telling them as much as possible about how and where they were brought into the world is a key issue. At what age should you start telling? What issues are they likely to want information about? tbc | |
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