Meet Our Expert Speakers

Sam Everingham

Global Expert & Director

Growing Families

Medical and genetic testing is a vital part of any surrogacy journey, but it can also feel overwhelming. With so many tests available for donors, surrogates, and embryos, it’s not always clear which are essential, which are optional, and which could be avoided without impacting your journey. This webinar is designed to help you navigate these decisions confidently, saving time, stress, and unnecessary costs.

Join us to learn about the testing process, discover common pitfalls, and gain the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions for your family.

Who Is This Webinar For?

This webinar is ideal for anyone considering or already starting their surrogacy journey, including:

Intended parents planning to work with donors or surrogates

Australians exploring international surrogacy options

Anyone who wants to understand testing requirements, costs, and practical considerations

What You’ll Learn

To help you prepare, our experts will break down the most important aspects of surrogacy in Colombia. By the end of the webinar, you’ll have a clearer picture of what to expect, including:

Learn the key tests for donors, surrogates, and embryos, and how they impact your journey.

Discover what carrier screening and preimplantation genetic testing involve, how results are interpreted, and why some tests may be optional.

Explore typical health checks, eligibility requirements, and which assessments are essential versus optional.

Understand how testing protocols vary internationally and how to avoid unnecessary expenses.

Identify tests that may be redundant, miscommunication between clinics, and the questions every intended parent should ask.

Webinar Details

Tailored for:

for Aussies

Date & Time:

Wed, 3 Dec 6:00 pm

AEDT

Wed, 3 Dec 3:00 pm

AWST

Registration:

Free

Webinar Agenda

5 mins

Why testing is a critical (and often confusing) part of the journey

10 mins

Understanding Medical & Genetic Testing in Surrogacy

15 mins

Genetic Testing for Donors and Embryos

10 mins

Medical Screening for Surrogates

10 mins

Country Comparisons: Testing Requirements & Costs

10 mins

Red Flags & Common Pitfalls

20 mins

Parent Panel

International parents who engaged in surrogacy in Colombia discuss their experiences, the ups and downs of embryo creation, surrogate & agency interactions, what they learned along the way and recommendations for others.

FAQs

Yes, the webinar will be recorded. However, to access the recording after the live event, there will be a fee of $20. The recording will be available for free only to registrants for 2 weeks after the live event.

No prerequisites are required to attend this webinar, but the content of this webinar will be most applicable to Australians exploring IVF in Australia.

Absolutely! Our experts will host a live Q&A at the end of the session to address your specific concerns and questions.

We aim to provide insights that are broadly relevant, though some topics may focus on specific scenarios. During the live Q&A, you’ll have the opportunity to ask personalized questions. You can also book a personalised consultation with our global consultant if you need more tailored advice.

While attending live is ideal for engaging with the speakers and asking questions, we understand that schedules can be tight. If you can’t attend live, register anyway and we’ll give you access to the recording for free for 2 weeks after the live event. The recording will only be available to non-registrants for a $20 fee.