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Seminar series for current and prospective parents and surrogates to network and learn more about options in the UK, US, Canada, Ukraine & elsewhere. Parent and surrogate panels a feature.
Wed 22 Nov 2017, 6.00pm – 9.30pm: Maldron Hotel, 98-107 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
Thur 23 Nov 2017, 6.00pm – 9.30pm: Park Inn, 4 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester,
Sat 25 Nov 2017, 2.30pm – 6.00pm: Hyatt Regency, 2 Bridge Street, Birmingham
Sun 26 Nov 2017, 2.30pm – 6.00pm: Washington Mayfair Hotel, 5 Curzon St, Mayfair, London W1J 5HE
UK/IRELAND PROGRAM
Dublin Surrogacy Seminar 22 Nov 2017
| Timing | Description | |
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Overview of Surrogacy Options Explores the legal, cost, eligibility and timeline issues for surrogacy destinations globally, including hybrid programs and options for detailed advice. Neil McDonagh Families Through Surrogacy | ||
Deciding On an IVF Clinic How to interpret clinic success rates, understanding the importance of embryology, IVF clinic donors, and what to budget in regard to IVF, donors and associated costs. Also discusses the possibilities & limitations in regard to embryo shipping. Dr Melvin Thornton CT Fertility | ||
Parent Panel Local parents who successfully engaged in surrogacy in UK, Canada, US and elsewhere share their experiences, the ups and downs and their recommendations for those considering the same journey. Includes audience Q&A
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DRINKS BREAK | ||
Surrogate –IP Matching Circle Surrogacy has been matching intended parents and surrogates for decades and their experience shows in the relationships that develop. Brett Griffin-Young will detail how best practice screening and matching works in the US, what makes a good surrogate/intended parent match and how to ensure your surrogacy journey is as hassle free as possible. Brett Griffin-Young, Circle Surrogacy | ||
Surrogacy Options in Canada A Canadian documentary sheds new light on how Canadians are increasingly helping foreigners to create a family. What makes these more affordable? What are the key differences to surrogacy in the US or UK? Illustrates surrogate-parent relationships Nir Keren, Create IVF, Canada | ||
Surrogacy Options in Eastern Europe in Ukraine surrogacy has been legal for foreigners as long as they are married heterosexuals since 2000. In just a few year since the closure of SE Asia to surrogacy, Ukraine has become the new centre of affordable surrogacy. Its medical expertise is high and its proximity to western Europe has seen rising demand. Transferring funds into Ukraine has long been problematic, but international agencies like Tammuz have now solved this issue. Roy Youldous provides an overview of Ukraine’s legal and medical eligibility requirements and guidance around exit processes and other practicalities Roy Youldous, Tammuz Family
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Legal Issues for Irish Citizens Answers some of the trickier legal questions in regard to surrogacy agreements, expense payments,exit arrangements and parental orders in international surrogacy. Also deals with the issue of parents with different nationalities Tracy Horan, D’Arcy Horan Solicitors | ||
Drinks & Networking | ||
6.00 – 6.10pmManchester Surrogacy Seminar 23 Nov 2017
| Timing | Description | |
|---|---|---|
Overview of Surrogacy Options Explores the legal, cost, eligibility and timeline issues for surrogacy destinations globally, including hybrid programs and options for detailed advice. Neil McDonagh Families Through Surrogacy | ||
Deciding On an IVF Clinic How to interpret clinic success rates, understanding the importance of embryology, IVF clinic donors, and what to budget in regard to IVF, donors and associated costs. Also discusses the possibilities & limitations in regard to embryo shipping. Dr Melvin Thornton CT Fertility | ||
Parent Panel Local parents who successfully engaged in surrogacy in UK, Canada, US and elsewhere share their experiences, the ups and downs and their recommendations for those considering the same journey. Includes audience Q&A
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DRINKS BREAK | ||
Surrogate –IP Matching Circle Surrogacy has been matching intended parents and surrogates for decades and their experience shows in the relationships that develop. Brett Griffin-Young will detail how best practice screening and matching works in the US, what makes a good surrogate/intended parent match and how to ensure your surrogacy journey is as hassle free as possible. Brett Griffin-Young, Circle Surrogacy | ||
Surrogacy Options in Canada A Canadian documentary sheds new light on how Canadians are increasingly helping foreigners to create a family. What makes these more affordable? What are the key differences to surrogacy in the US or UK? Illustrates surrogate-parent relationships Nir Keren, Create IVF, Canada | ||
Surrogacy Options in Eastern Europe in Ukraine surrogacy has been legal for foreigners as long as they are married heterosexuals since 2000. In just a few year since the closure of SE Asia to surrogacy, Ukraine has become the new centre of affordable surrogacy. Its medical expertise is high and its proximity to western Europe has seen rising demand. Transferring funds into Ukraine has long been problematic, but international agencies like Tammuz have now solved this issue. Roy Youldous provides an overview of Ukraine’s legal and medical eligibility requirements and guidance around exit processes and other practicalities Roy Youldous, Tammuz Family | ||
Surrogate Perspectives A panel of UK surrogates who have completed journeys discuss what they look for in Intended Parents before ‘matching’, their experience of IVF and legal processes, other support networks as well as relationships with intended parents and their own families during and after surrogacy arrangements | ||
Legal Issues for UK Citizens Answers some of the trickier legal questions in regard to surrogacy agreements, expense payments and parental orders in UK and international surrogacy. Also deals with the issue of parents with different nationalities Andrew Spearman, A City Law Firm | ||
Drinks & Networking | ||
Birmingham Surrogacy Seminar 25 Nov 2017
| Timing | Description | |
|---|---|---|
Overview of Surrogacy Options Explores the legal, cost, eligibility, risk management and timeline issues for surrogacy destinations globally, including hybrid programs and changes in the last year. | ||
Deciding On an IVF Clinic How to interpret clinic success rates, understanding the importance of embryology, IVF clinic donors, and what to budget in regard to IVF, donors and associated costs. Also discusses the possibilities & limitations in regard to embryo shipping. Dr Melvin Thornton CT Fertility | ||
Parent Panel Local parents who successfully engaged in surrogacy in UK, Canada, US and Ukraine share their experiences, the ups and downs and their recommendations for those considering the same journey. Includes audience Q&A | ||
Tea Break | ||
Surrogate –IP Matching Circle Surrogacy has been matching intended parents and surrogates for decades and their experience shows in the relationships that develop. Brett Griffin-Young will detail how best practice screening and matching works in the US, what makes a good surrogate/intended parent match and how to ensure your surrogacy journey is as hassle free as possible. Brett Griffin-Young, Circle Surrogacy | ||
Surrogacy Options in Canada A Canadian documentary sheds new light on how Canadians are increasingly helping foreigners to create a family. What makes these more affordable? What are the key differences to surrogacy in the US or UK? Illustrates surrogate-parent relationships Nir Keren, Create IVF, Canada | ||
Surrogacy Options in Eastern Europe in Ukraine surrogacy has been legal for foreigners as long as they are married heterosexuals since 2000. In just a few year since the closure of SE Asia to surrogacy, Ukraine has become the new centre of affordable surrogacy. Its medical expertise is high and its proximity to western Europe has seen rising demand. Transferring funds into Ukraine has long been problematic, but international agencies like Tammuz have now solved this issue. Roy Youldous provides an overview of Ukraine’s legal and medical eligibility requirements and guidance around exit processes and other practicalities Roy Youldous, Tammuz Family | ||
Surrogate Perspectives A panel of UK surrogates who have completed journeys discuss what they look for in Intended Parents before ‘matching’, their experience of IVF and legal processes, other support networks as well as relationships with intended parents and their own families during and after surrogacy arrangements | ||
Legal Issues for UK Citizens Answers some of the trickier legal questions in regard to surrogacy agreements, expense payments and parental orders in UK and international surrogacy. Also deals with the issue of parents with different nationalities Andrew Spearman, A City Law Firm | ||
Drinks & Networking | ||
London Surrogacy Seminar 26 Nov 2017
| Timing | Description | |
|---|---|---|
Overview of Surrogacy Options Explores the legal, cost, eligibility, risk management and timeline issues for surrogacy destinations globally, including hybrid programs and changes in the last year. | ||
Deciding On an IVF Clinic How to interpret clinic success rates, understanding the importance of embryology, IVF clinic donors, and what to budget in regard to IVF, donors and associated costs. Also discusses the possibilities & limitations in regard to embryo shipping. Dr Melvin Thornton CT Fertility | ||
Parent Panel Local parents who successfully engaged in surrogacy in UK, Canada & US share their experiences, the ups and downs and their recommendations for those considering the same journey. Includes audience Q&A | ||
Tea Break | ||
Surrogate –IP Matching Circle Surrogacy has been matching intended parents and surrogates for decades and their experience shows in the relationships that develop. Brett Griffin-Young will detail how best practice screening and matching works in the US, what makes a good surrogate/intended parent match and how to ensure your surrogacy journey is as hassle free as possible. Brett Griffin-Young, Circle Surrogacy | ||
Surrogacy Options in Canada A Canadian documentary sheds new light on how Canadians are increasingly helping foreigners to create a family. What makes these more affordable? What are the key differences to surrogacy in the US or UK? Illustrates surrogate-parent relationships Nir Keren, Create IVF, Canada | ||
Surrogacy Options in Eastern Europe in Ukraine surrogacy has been legal for foreigners as long as they are married heterosexuals since 2000. In just a few year since the closure of SE Asia to surrogacy, Ukraine has become the new centre of affordable surrogacy. Its medical expertise is high and its proximity to western Europe has seen rising demand. Transferring funds into Ukraine has long been problematic, but international agencies like Tammuz have now solved this issue. Roy Youldous provides an overview of Ukraine’s legal and medical eligibility requirements and guidance around exit processes and other practicalities Roy Youldous, Tammuz Family | ||
Surrogate Perspectives A panel of UK surrogates who have completed journeys discuss what they look for in Intended Parents before ‘matching’, their experience of IVF and legal processes, other support networks as well as relationships with intended parents and their own families during and after surrogacy arrangements | ||
Legal Issues for UK Citizens Answers some of the trickier legal questions in regard to surrogacy agreements, expense payments and parental orders in UK and international surrogacy. Also deals with the issue of parents with different nationalities Andrew Spearman, A City Law Firm | ||
Drinks & Networking | ||
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