WEBINAR
Surrogacy in North & South America
Date: 11 May 2024
This webinar features experts and parents discussing the reality of family-building options in the US, Canada, Mexico & Argentina
Not all can afford to complete their entire journey in the USA. However identifying ethical providers in other countries can be a challenge; Learn about how to plan a safe journey to parenthood
Sat 11 May
9.00am Pacific Daylight Time (Eg LA)
11.00am Central Daylight time (eg Chicago)
12.00midday Eastern Daylight Time (eg NY)
5.00pm British Summer time (eg UK)
6.00pm Central European Summer Time (eg France)
SPEAKERS
Experts & Parents Providing Information on Assisted Reproduction, Surrogacy,
Egg Donation
Sam Everingham is the Global Director of Growing Families. He has become one of the globe’s foremost commentators and researchers on donor & surrogacy trends and capacity. Through conferences, seminars and consulting he has assisted over a thousand singles and couples to plan safe and reliable routes to building families through surrogacy & donor IVF. With a background in public health and research he is also the author of several books.
Sam Everingham, Growing Families
Tamari is an experienced international fertility manager. She initially ran programs solely in Georgia and pioneered a ground-breaking surrogacy and donor program in Argentina. which has already seen ten births to foreign singles and couples.
Tamari Kachlishvili, GS Consulting, Argentina
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Dr. Rahi Victory is a Canadian trained obstetrician gynecologist with an American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology subspecialty in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Renowned for his compassionate, individualized patient plans and approach to care, Dr Victory is passionate about making sure every experience is an exceptional one and to that end he meets with every client, every egg donor and every surrogate, himself.
Dr Rahi Victory, VRC, Canada
Brian Rosenberg is the founder of Gays With Kids and GWK Academy, a leading resource for gay and queer men on their journey to fatherhood. He is a father of three through adoption and surrogacy. Brian is also HIV+ and the biological father of his twins. Through GWK Academy, Brian is passionate about providing valuable information and support to empower dads-to-be on their parenting journey.
Brian Rosenberg; GWK Academy
Agenda & Speakers 11 May
15 mins
Considerations in Surrogacy Pathways
Not all can afford to complete their entire journey in the USA. However identifying ethical providers in neighbouring countries can be a challenge; Discusses Growing Families ethical standards which agencies should meet; embryo shipping; & concierge journey support
Sam Everingham, Growing Families
20 mins
Donor & Embryo Creation Options
We will look at how to make embryos and where. What considerations to look at in embryo creation. And if you are unable to engage locally how embryos can be exported to Canada for surrogacy, donor suitability, screening and more.
Dr Rahi Victory, VRC, Canada
20 mins
Surrogacy in Argentina
Legal issues, embryo and sperm shipping, costs, currency stability, transfer of parentage, choosing an agency, timelines, issues that affect timelines, program types.
Tamari Kachlishvili, GS Consulting, Argentina
20 mins
Surrogacy in Mexico
What laws are there? How long have intended parents been engaging? Who goes on the birth certificate? How are surrogates screened and cared for? What are the potential hurdles and other considerations.
Dr Jennifer Barros, Reprovida, Mexico
15 mins
GWK Academy
Learn about Gays With Kids platform & courses dedicated to helping gay, bi and trans men create and raise families via surrogacy, adoption and foster care
Brian Rosenberg, Director, GWK Academy
30 mins
Parent Panel
Recent parents via these countries discuss their decision-making process, surrogate relationships, disclosure to family, cultural barriers, hurdles, costs
Jaypee Vergara Casapao (via Argentina) tbc (dad via Mexico), Paul Riggio (Dad via US) tbc (dad via Canada)
Reviews
Thank you for a great event in Dublin, I enjoyed the day. The feedback is very positive from everyone I have spoken to
Anne
I was very pleased with the extent of the advice, guidance and information I received
Fiona
I enjoyed meeting with experts and parents
Marg
Thank you for the avalanche of information and support
Josh
Meet Our Expert Speakers
Brian Rosenberg
Founder, GWK Academy
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Dr Jennifer Barros
Intake Manager, Reprovida, Mexico
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Dr Rahi Victory
Reproductive Endocrinologist, VRC, Canada
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Jaypee Vergara Casapao
Dad via Argentina
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Paul Riggio
Dad via US Surrogacy
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Sam Everingham
Global Expert & Growing Families Director
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Tamari Kachlishvili
Global Surrogacy Consulting, Argentina
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If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with us via email: Info@growingfamilies.org.