MEN HAVING BABIES MIDWEST

2018 SURROGACY SEMINAR & GAY

PARENTING EXPOCHICAGO, APRIL 14–15, 2018

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SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2018Registration: 3:00-3:30 PM

Is surrogacy right for you? Overview and personal stories: 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM (Theater)We will open our session with introductions, a comparison of surrogacy with other parenting options, and an overview of the considerations for choosing various parenting routes.

To help you further understand what surrogacy entails from the personal standpoint, you will have an opportunity to hear personal testimonies from a diverse group of of gay surrogacy dads and the surrogates who helped them.

Moderator: Shelly MarshPanelists include:

Holly Fey Holly gave birth to her first surro-baby in December 2017, whom she carried for a couple from New York. She currently resides with in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and two children. All four of them feel grateful for the new relationships that have bloomed from Holly’s surrogacy journey.

Cory Leibmann Cory Liebmann is a real estate agent from Brookfield, Wisconsin. He and his husband Jianhua started their journey by attending Men Having Babies in Chicago in 2015. On February 2, 2018, they welcomed their beautiful daughter Lindsay Joy into their family.

Sarah Pimlott Sarah is from Ankeny, Iowa works in Human Resources at a Brain Injury rehab center. She has 3 children ages 12, 10, and 3 1/2. She completed first surrogacy journey for Landon in August and is beginning a sibling journey (Transfer scheduled for May).

Landon WilsonLandon, an estate planning attorney, and his husband Brian, a commercial litigator, have lived in Chicago for over 10 years. The couple met in 2005 at college in North Carolina and married in 2014. They welcomed their son, Graham, in August 2017 and are hoping he becomes a big brother in early 2019.

Coffee break: 4:45-5:00 PM

A mindful look at surrogacy - Psychological and Ethical Aspects: 5:00-6:00 PM (Theater)In this session we will examine the psychological, social and ethical concerns that some prospective parents and surrogates may feel in advance of this joint journey, and might stand in the way of having an open and connected process. We will then offer possible coping mechanisms, support resources and best practices to address these concerns. We will look at questions such as:

How can the parties best prepare for the journey, find the right match and adjust expectations?What are the typical dynamics in the relationship between the intended parents and the surrogates?How to best navigate difficult decision points and deal with the inherent uncertainty in the process?How do parents and surrogates deal with critical social views of surrogacy?What are the roots for concerns about exploitation and commodification in surrogacy?What are the experiences of children born via surrogacy?

We will present recent academic research on surrogacy, and evidence from studies about the way surrogacy affects the the welfare of the child, the surrogate, and her family. We will also look at programs meant to encourage a more mindful surrogacy experience, such as MHB’s Framework for Ethical Surrogacy.

Moderator: Ron Poole-Dayan, surrogacy father, executive director of MHBSpeakers / Panelists:

Dr. Ariadna Cymet Lanski, psychologistDr. Silvia Schneider Fox, psychologistMichelle Pine, surrogate mother and MHB board member

Break / Light Supper: 6:00-6:30 PMSponsored by Golden Surrogacy

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Planning your parenting journey: 6:30-8:00 PM (Theater)This is the first part of our comprehensive surrogacy workshop that was developed based on the accumulated knowledge of hundreds of gay men who have already gone through the process.Topics covered will include:

• Basic terminology, types and components of typical surrogacy arrangements.• Typical sequence and timeline for gestational surrogacy journeys.• Legal considerations in the USA and Canada.• Major decisions that shape the surrogacy journey.• Considering your family vision, financial constraints, risk tolerance and ethical preferences.

Post Conference Happy Hour: 8:30 PMJoin us at SideTrack Chicago (just two blocks away) to close the evening with a social gathering organized in collaboration with several local LGBT organizations. This casual time will be a great opportunity to discuss the information from the day’s sessions as well as network with other parents, intended parents and professionals, and members of the local LGBT community. Refreshments will be served. Registered attendees receive a coupon for one free drink.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2018Registration, Breakfast, and Gay parenting Expo: 8:00-9:00 AM (John Baran Hall)Register, enjoy a complementary breakfast, and explore our Gay Parenting Services Exhibit: more than twenty five tables where you can meet and receive information from leading clinics, surrogacy agencies, lawyers and supporting community organizations.

Picking providers, budgeting and financial assistance: 9:00-10:15 AM (Theater)On the second part of our workshop we will provide peer advice on selecting service providers, cost saving tips, and resources for financial support. Topics covered will include:

• Where to start (agency, clinic, surrogate or donor)• Selecting an agency and clinic• Estimated costs, and factors that affect costs• Cost saving best practices.• Financial help through the Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP).

Coffee break: 10:15-10:30 AM

Expert Panel: Budgeting and Insurance 10:30-11:45 AM (Theater)A closer look at medical insurance and surrogate compensation packages. Sponsored by ART Risk

Moderator: Ron Poole-Dayan / MHB boardPanelists:

- Scott Buckley, Esq. / Circle Surrogacy - Kristen Hanson / Simple Surrogacy- Virginia Hart / ART Risk- Michelle Pine / Surrogate mother and MHB board member

Lunch / gay parenting expo: 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM (Reception Hall / John Baran Hall)Enjoy a buffet lunch and explore our Gay Parenting Services Exhibit: more than twenty five tables where you can meet and receive information from leading clinics, surrogacy agencies, lawyers and supporting community organizations. The expo will remain open until 4:40 pm. Lunch is sponsored by Fertility Center of Illinois.

Expert Panel: Medical Aspects of Surrogacy 1:15-2:30 PM (Theater)The medical screening of future fathers, egg donors and surrogates, the creation of optimal embryos, and the IVF process

Moderator: Sherman Taylor II / MHB boardPanelists:

Juan Alvarez, M.D. / Fertility Centers of Illinois Elizabeth Barbieri, M.D. / ORMSigal Klipstein, M.D. / InVia Fertility Specialists Susanna Park, M.D./ San Diego Fertility CenterGuy Ringler, M.D. / California Fertility Partners

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Breakout sessions - come meet the sponsors: 2:30 - 4:10 PM (Theater, Reception Hall, 200, 201)Attendees will have the opportunity to take part in up to 6 introductory 20-minute group consultations with the various seminar sponsors. Take advantage of this opportunity to “shop around” and get to know these agencies and clinics more closely. See the table below.

BREAKOUT SESSIONSTime Theater Reception Hall Room 200 Room 201

2:30-2:48 PM

Juan Alvarez, M.D. Frank Golden

Kristen Hanson Guy Ringler M.D.

2:50-3:08 PM

Juan Alvarez, M.D. Frank Golden

Jen McArthur Tricia Howard

3:10-3:28 PM

Susanna Park, MD Sigal Klipstein, M.D.

Jen McArthur Virginia Hart

3:30-3:48 PM

Susanna Park, MD

Zara Griswold

Staci SwiderskiScott Buckley

Alicia AbdellaMary Murphey

3:50-4:08 PM

Elizabeth Barbieri, M.D.

Colleen Wagner-Coughlin Angie Beltsos, M.D.

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Robin von Halle

Optional private consultations: 3:00 - 8:00 PM (various rooms, please check with participating providers for more details)Several clinics and agencies will be available in offices for private consultations with prospective parents that wish to explore the options they offer in more depth. Consultation slots may be available last minute for those who want to first hear the providers at the conference.

Gay parenting expo / networking reception: 4:10 - 4:40 PM (John Baran Hall)Prospective parents, parents (&children!), psychologists, social workers, students, researchers and other professionals are invited to network and exchange perspectives over refreshments. Our Surrogacy Expo will run in parallel.

Q&A SESSIONS Reception Hall Theater

4:40–5:30 pmLegal Q&A:

contracts, parental rights, international recognition

- Anthony Brown, Esq. / MHB board

Budgeting & Financial Assistance Q&A: cost saving best practices, the Gay Parenting

Assistance Program (GPAP)

- Ron Poole-Dayan / MHB Executive Director

- Cat Pursley / MHB Finance Manager

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COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS

CENTER ON HALSTED

Center on Halsted is the Midwest’s most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) people of Chicagoland. More than 1,000 community members visit the Center every day, located in the heart of Chicago’s Lakeview Neighborhood. The Center’s vision includes a thriving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community, living powerfully in supportive inclusive environments.

www.centeronhalsted.org

MILWAUKEE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER

The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center delivers educational, health promotion, and community-building services that meet the needs of LGBT youth, adults and their allies in the greater Milwaukee area from its primary facility and other sites. Center programs are developed with a consideration of community need, diversity and inclusivity, community development, availability of resources, and the Center’s mission and vision.

www.mkelgbt.org

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PANELISTSJuan Alvarez, MDDr. Juan P. Alvarez is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and completed his fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of California, Los Angeles and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Alvarez completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Emory University School of Medicine and received his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. A native of Colombia and fluent in Spanish, Dr. Alvarez feels a special connection to Latino/Hispanic patients. He is committed to helping, treating, and advocating for the reproductive health of the LGBTQ community with a specific interest in egg donation, sperm donation, and surrogacy. Dr. Alvarez’s published research has centered around topics such as PCOS, miscarriage, the impact obesity has on egg quality, ovarian function, and fertility potential. “As a member of the LGBTQ community, I want to

help, treat, and advocate for the reproductive health of the LGBTQ with a specific interest in egg donation, sperm donation and surrogacy. As a native of Colombia, I am fluent in Spanish.”

Elizabeth Barbieri, M.D.Dr. Barbieri is one of the lead physician-partners at Oregon Reproductive Medicine (ORM) – recognized globally for its success rates and for being among the top 3 IVF programs in the US for donor egg surrogacy by number of cycles annually. She is highly respected for her personalized care and experience building families through IVF, egg donation, surrogacy and reproductive genomics. She is instrumental in the high medical standards within ORM Donors and ORM Surrogacy. She has a particular interest in pre-implantation genetic diagnostics and is a lead physician directing ORM Genomics. She joined ORM in 2009. Dr. Barbieri is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist. She holds a bachelor degree with distinction from Yale University, and completed her medical training at University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Northwestern University McGaw

Medical Center, and the Weill Cornell Center for Reproductive Medicine. She is honored to work with LGBTQ families across the US and globally and is committed to helping all her patients achieve their dream of a healthy baby on their first attempt.

Scott BuckleyScott Buckley is the Director of Operations at Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation, LLC. He received his bachelors at Boston College and his law degree from Boston College Law School. Scott not only oversees the day-to-day operations at Circle, but also addresses insurance questions and conducts legal consultations with intended parents. He has had the pleasure of helping Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation bring over 1,500 babies into the world for couples and singles from 73+ countries and 6 continents. Scott has moderated and presented on the legal aspects of surrogacy and egg donation at conferences throughout the United States, Europe and Australia. He has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers each year since 2012.

Ariadna Cymet Lanski, Dr. Ariadna Cymet Lanski is a clinical psychologist who offers a wide range of psychological services to meet the unique needs of individuals and couples coping with fertility challenges. Her services include consultation and support during various stages of fertility treatment, consultation for individuals using egg/sperm donor or gestational carriers. Additionally, Dr. Cymet Lanski conducts egg donor and gestational carrier assessments. Dr. Ariadna Cymet Lanski’s clinical practice specializes in reproductive health issues -from preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum adjustment to parenthood. Through the years, Dr. Cymet Lanski has provided support and assistance in understanding the psychological impact of fertility issues and other reproductive crises. She has helped many patients to manage stress and feel empowered about their choices. To this end, Dr. Cymet Lanski frequently utilizes

mindfulness concepts and is a strong believer in the relationship between emotional and physical wellbeing.

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Kristen Hanson Kristen Hanson is the Co-Owner and Executive Director of Finance and Contracts at Simple Surrogacy. Kristen oversees the financial aspects of Simple Surrogacy, as well as managing the escrow accounts of our clients. Kristen’s legal responsibilities include working with associate attorneys to determine state laws and required legal proceedings; locating separate legal counsel experienced in surrogacy law for Client and Surrogate; review and assist in negotiating the surrogacy contract between Recipient Couple and Surrogate; and overseeing all necessary legal filings and procedures (such as pre-birth orders and step parent adoptions) to establish parental rights for Intended Parents. Kristen’s escrow responsibilities include overseeing the escrow and managing the account; monitoring and authorizing disbursements in accordance with your contract; and

sending intended parents itemized monthly statements of the escrow activity. Kristen’s first priority is to make sure all of our client’s money is handled in the most responsible way, that our Surrogates never receive a late payment, and that our clients are assured that their money is well managed. Kristen is an experienced Egg Donor, and has extensive first-hand knowledge of the donation process.

Virginia HartVirginia Hart has been an insurance broker for the past 24 years, the last 16 years specializing in insurance for all aspects of assisted reproduction. As owner of ART Risk Financial and Insurance Solutions, Inc. she remains current on insurance issues pertinent to the field and works with her clients to find the best solution, whether it be through commercial insurance, specialty products, or financial case management. Licensed in all 50 states, this allows her to work with clients regardless of location to find the best solution. With a BA in Communication Studies from University of California, Los Angeles and her extensive breadth of knowledge, Virginia often speaks at numerous conferences because of her expertise in Assisted Reproductive Technology insurance.

Sigal Klipstein, M.D.Dr. Klipstein is a sub specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She is a physician at InVia Fertility Specialists in Chicago, where she also directs the Egg Donor Program. She is a graduate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. She completed both her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Harvard Medical School. In addition, she completed a fellowship in Medical Ethics at Harvard University. Dr. Klipstein charts the national Ethics Committee of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Klipstein has extensive experience working with same sex couples, egg donation and

gestational surrogacy. Dr. Klipstein is widely published, having written numerous articles in both medical and ethics journals. She has also authored several book chapters and presented at numerous medical conferences. She is fluent in Spanish and Hebrew.

Susanna Park, M.D. World renowned for her fertility expertise, IVF success and excellence in medical care, Dr. Susanna Park has practiced as an infertility physician for the past 15 years. Dr. Park joined the San Diego Fertility Center in 2012 following her tenure at Columbia University in New York City. Her passion is to combine her extensive experience as an infertility physician with individualized care and compassion. Dr. Park is double board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She graduated summa cum laude from Siena College and obtained her medical degree at Albany Medical College. Dr. Park completed her residency and her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Park has developed a large international referral practice due to her excellent patient rapport and high success rates

with a variety of treatments including IVF, donor eggs, egg freezing and gestational surrogacy. Dr. Park works closely with the leading surrogacy agencies to assist the LGBT community build families.

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Guy Ringler, M.D.In clinical practice for over twenty years, Dr. Guy Ringler has developed a large international referral practice due to his excellent patient rapport and expertise in IVF, surrogacy, and gay family building. As one of the world’s first fertility doctors to help gay men become fathers through egg donation and surrogacy, Dr. Ringler has been recognized by the American Fertility Association (AFA) with an Achievement Award. He regularly lends his voice to the public conversation about gay family-building as a spokesperson for GLAAD and a contributor to the Huffington Post. Dr. Ringler has worked closely with the AFA to increase public awareness of fertility options for people with HIV, and he has helped many HIV-positive people have children through assisted reproduction. Dr. Ringler is on the advisory board of Men Having Babies and lives in Los

Angeles with his husband, Mark Rios.

Silvia Schneider Fox, PsyDDr. Silvia Schneider Fox is a clinical psychologist and founder of Fertility Resilience, a reproductive psychology practice with offices in the Chicago area. A specialist in the field of reproductive medicine, adoption and family building since 1992, Dr. Fox counsels individuals and couples in various areas of family building, including ART, collaborative reproduction, pregnancy loss, and parenting after infertility. She conducts third party evaluations, facilitates mind/body programs; researches, writes and presents on a variety of topics related to family-building. Dr. Fox has had her own experience with infertility. After undergoing extensive infertility treatment, she and her husband became parents through IVF. Nowadays, she combines her personal, research and clinical experience into one voice, on her Fertility Resilience blog.

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MHB SPEAKERSAnthony Brown, Chairman of the Board Anthony currently is a senior associate at the law firm of Chianese and Reilly Law,P.C., heading their family and estates law division serving married and unmarried individuals, couples and families. Anthony is the Executive Director of The Wedding Party and has been a Board member since its inception in 1999. Anthony is the founder of TimeForFamilies.com, a web environment dedicated to assisting gay and lesbian couples create their own families. Anthony has worked as a law guardian at The Children’s Law Center, representing the legal needs of children in Brooklyn Family Court. Anthony also worked as a legal intern for Lambda Legal in the summer of 2002. Anthony was appointed as a board member and Secretary of the board of Men Having Babies upon its incorporation in July 2012 and has served as Board Chairman since 2013.

Shelly Marsh, Marketing DirectorShelly joined the Men Having Babies team in December 2017 as our Marketing Director. Her primary focus is help promote our organization while growing the attendance and visibility of our conferences. Prior to joining our team she worked at a California based fertility clinic as the Marketing Manager. Shelly is also a three time surrogate mother to same sex male couples domestic and international. She lives in Southern California with her wonderful husband Brian and two children, Aubrey and Stella.

Frank Nelson, board member Frank Nelson is a High School Teacher, working with at-risk youth in Toronto, Ontario. Frank received his Bachelor Degree in Architecture from Ryerson University and his Bachelor of Education from the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. Frank and his husband BJ have a son Milo who was born in June 2014 via gestational surrogacy. By some twist of fate, their birth photo went viral, and their surrogacy story was shared around the world. Since then, they have started their own website, familyisaboutlove.com, and they have also written a children’s book called Milo’s Adventures: A Story about Love, about their surrogacy journey. Frank believes that it is important to teach others about surrogacy, the importance of skin to skin contact and to show the world that family is about love.

Michelle Pine, Board Member, Chair of the Surrogates Advisory CommitteeMichelle Pine is a special education teacher for students with mild disabilities at an alternative high school in Klamath Falls, Oregon, having previously taught special education and Language Arts in Portland. Michelle holds two Masters in Education from Concordia University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Eastern Oregon University. When not working, Michelle enjoys reading and writing and spending time with her family exploring Oregon. Michelle was a gestational surrogate for a same-sex couple from Israel in 2015, and has recently begun a second journey with a serodiscordant couple from San Francisco. She and her husband have three amazing children, all who played an important role in both of her first surrogacy journeys.

Ron Poole-Dayan, Board Member / Executive DirectorRon is the executive director and founding board member of Men Having Babies. He has over 20 years of experience in marketing and business strategy development both in the USA and internationally. Ron earned his Masters degree in political economy and comparative politics from Columbia University, and his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Ron is married to Greg Poole-Dayan, the COO of the Wartburg, a leading provider of senior healthcare and residential services in NY. The couple met in 1994, and is among of the first same-sex couples in the nation to father children through gestational surrogacy. The twins, born in 2001, were conceived with the use of eggs donated by Greg’s sister, and carried by a gestational carrier. Ron has been the MHB program coordinator since 2005, and was appointed as the Executive Director of Men Having Babies upon its incorporation in July 2012.

Catherine (Cat) Pursley, Finance and CRM ManagerCat joined MHB Team in April 2017 to work alongside our Treasurer to improve financial management and reporting. She resides with her family in Atlanta, GA. Cat has over 20 years of experience in financial accounting and organizational business management, as well as government and legal contracts. She has experience in both the private and not for profit sector of business operations, accounting and contracts. Cat has helped multiple start up companies get off the ground, as well as reorganize existing growing companies to see them through to continued growth and profitability. Cat brings her experience to MHB to serve as the Finance and GPAP Relationship Manager.

Sherman L. Taylor II, Board MemberSherman is a technology manager in the Research & Development organization of Procter & Gamble, based in Cincinnati, OH. Sherman received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering and Colloids, Polymers and Surfaces from Carnegie Mellon University. Sherman leads of group of scientists and engineers to create new and improved consumer products; he has worked across a variety of brands in his career including Pampers, Vicks, PuR, Swiffer, Magic Erasers, Bounce and Downy. Sherman also leads the design of corporate training programs to accelerate the growth and development of New Hires upon entering the company. Sherman and his husband Andrew have a son via surrogacy, born in 2013.

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BREAKOUT SESSION SPEAKERSFrank GoldenFrank Golden has a B.S. in Management and over 14 years of expertise in consumer psychology. Throughout his career Frank was tasked with developing innovative processes to streamline the customer experience. Inspired by the success of his own journey to become a father Frank, joined with his Husband Adam to establish a third-party reproduction consulting agency: Golden Surrogacy. They now work passionately to assist all couples and individuals who wish to follow in their footsteps. Frank serves as Vice Chair on the Board of Directors for Path2Parenthood, and is also a representative on the Corporate Member Council of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). In addition, Frank is a professional member with RESOLVE, The National Infertility Association. In furtherance of education to promote gay parenting options, Golden Surrogacy is a major supporter of the not-for profit organization

Men Having Babies. Frank has become a leading resource for those who wish to pursue a path to parenthood through gestational surrogacy.

Jennifer McArthurJennifer McArthur is the Director of Case Management for Worldwide Surrogacy, and has a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Along with Victoria Ferrara, Esq. who is the founder and legal director of Worldwide Surrogacy, Jen is the first touch point for intended parents, and a primary source of communication throughout the journey. By providing a wealth of information about the matching process, screening of surrogates, insurance matters, as well as many other important details regarding the surrogacy journey. Jen provides ongoing support and case management to intended parents, and supervises other case managers who assist our intended parents with similar matters. In addition, Jen conducts all social work assessments of surrogates and further assists intended parents with the coordination of services. By conducting interviews of all our potential surrogates and

working closely with intended parents, her goal is to ensure a good match for all parties involved. Jen is highly dedicated and enthusiastic about making a lasting difference in people’s lives throughout their surrogacy journey.

Angeline N. Beltsos, MDDr. Beltsos, CEO and Medical Director of Vios Fertility Institute, is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI), practicing medicine since 1991. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Loyola University in 1995 followed by a fellowship in REI at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, completed in 1997. She is also the Clinical Research Division Director of Vios and participates in a number of research projects and scientific publications. She is a popular speaker, both nationally and internationally, and a frequent media resource on the topic of infertility. Dr. Beltsos is the executive chairperson for the Midwest Reproductive Symposium International, an international conference of fertility experts.

Tricia HowardTricia has extensive knowledge in egg donation and the surrogacy process. With her had personal experience as a gestational surrogate and an egg donor, Tricia wanted to continue her dream of helping people experience the joys of parenthood. Tricia states, “I believe everyone should have the chance to fulfill their dreams of having a family. I am excited to guide everyone through their journey and help create the pathways to parenthood.” This, combined with her dedication and emotional connection to each client, ensures that each client understands and feels complete support throughout their endeavor. Ultimately, Tricia feels it is a privilege to work in the business of helping dreams comes true.

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Mary Murphey Mary is the Director of Hope Surrogacy as well as a co-owner along with her partners LeeAnn Schulz and Amy Kothe. Mary’s background is in business having worked in corporate roles as a logistics analyst, corporate facilitator, and in customer service. Over the past 14+ years she has had the joy of helping clients fulfill their dream of having a family through surrogacy. Mary is a native Californian and transplant to Madison, Wisconsin. She is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara in Business Economics, and has been married to her husband, Dave for 30 years. She is also the proud momma of one daughter, Sarah, who lives in Boston, and one son, Graham, who is a recent graduate of Marquette University.

Staci SwiderskiStaci Swiderski, CEO and Co-founder of Family Source Consultants has more than 15 years experience in Third Party Reproduction. Staci oversees the company to ensure values are applied consistently from top to bottom, across all departments by implementing the agencies vision, mission and overall direction. Being a former Intended Mother herself, as well as a known egg donor twice, Staci has the passion, knowledge and personal experience related to reproductive medicine and family building. In her free time, Staci enjoys reading, spending time with family, traveling and keeping up with the latest technologies.

Robin von HalleRobin founded ARR 25 years ago, in 1992, having received dual degrees in Psychology and Social Work from Ohio University. Her personal experiences with infertility led her to do extensive research into the available options, which highlighted for her what was missing in the fertility industry. She saw an opportunity to make a difference for other intended parents—to offer them trusted options to grow their families and to serve as an advocate for them throughout the process. ARR has gone on to become one of the premier egg donation and gestational surrogacy agencies in the United States. In her role as CEO, Robin works very closely with intended parents to ensure that they understand the egg donation and surrogacy processes and benefit from her vast experience in the industry. From the time you begin working with ARR through the birth of your baby, Robin and the ARR team remain available to

you whenever you need them.

Colleen Wagner-CoughlinColleen Wagner-Coughlin is the founder and Director of aParent IVF Laboratory, which provides experienced embryology services for the physicians at Fertility Centers of Illinois. Among them, renowned reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Brian Kaplan has maintained a longstanding relationship with Colleen and performs his cases at aParent IVF. Her expertise and straightforward approach, combined with her ability to personalize each patient’s care has earned recognition and respect from the colleagues and patients with whom she has worked in her more than 30 years as an embryologist. As a strong patient advocate, Colleen has worked to advance IVF in the LGBT community. She has been recognized with the Advocacy Award by Path2Parenthood and was one of the first non-physicians to earn the prestigious Resolve Award for Patient Advocacy. Her work in same sex parent advocacy was

recently featured in a series of articles in Chicago’s LGBT newspaper, The Windy City Times. She has also been featured on Windy City Live, Good Morning America, Nightline and in the Chicago Tribune.

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ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTIONSGOLDEN SURROGACY

Golden Surrogacy is the premier Agency in Illinois specializing in Gestational Surrogacy for the LGBT community and was established by married gay couple Adam & Frank Golden. Inspired by the success of their own journey to fatherhood they now advocate for all loving couples and individuals who wish to become parents. Together, they have gathered a remarkable team of experts comprised of veteran surrogates, egg donors, attorneys, and psychologists who have over 40 years combined knowledge in the field of third-party reproduction. Golden Surrogacy is on the esteemed Corporate Member Council of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and Frank serves on the Board of Directors for Path2Parenthood. In addition, the agency is Better Business Bureau accredited and a professional member of RESOLVE, The National Infertility Association. Golden Surrogacy has become a leading resource for LGBT family building through surrogacy.

www.goldensurrogacy.com

FERTILITY CENTERS OF ILLINOIS

Fertility Centers of Illinois is one of the leading fertility treatment practices in the United States, providing advanced reproductive endocrinology and family building services for over 30 years with more than 35,000 babies born. With a team of 11 nationally and internationally recognized physicians who treat thousands of patients each year, the practice has earned a reputation for helping same sex couples achieve their dream of parenthood. The practice has one of the largest Collaborative Reproduction Centers in the country, providing treatment options for Egg Donation and Gestational Carriers (Surrogacy). With 10 locations across the Chicagoland area, we offer convenient and compassionate care for local as well as out of town couples.

www.fcionline.com

WORLDWIDE SURROGACY SPECIALISTS

Worldwide Surrogacy Specialists (WSS) is dedicated to assist couples and individuals with the desire to achieve a family through third party assisted reproduction by providing attentive, individualized representation at an affordable price. WSS is a caring and highly competent team of professionals led by Founder and Legal Director Victoria T. Ferrara, Esq. We are here to save Intended Parents time, anguish and money, and to be a source of support for all parties so they can focus on the joys of creating a family. Worldwide is a member of Resolve (The National Infertility Association), the American Fertility Association, and the prestigious American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Lawyers. Please visit our website to learn more about our dedicated team of professionals or like us on Facebook to get updates and the latest news about the surrogacy journey.

www.worldwidesurrogacy.org

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SAN DIEGO FERTILITY CENTER

San Diego Fertility Center is one of the most highly respected and well-established fertility centers worldwide, serving a diverse patient population with compassion and respect. San Diego Fertility Center is proud to offer the LGBT community solutions in achieving parenthood through egg donation, surrogacy, IVF and Intrauterine Inseminations. San Diego Fertility Center consistently maintains some of the highest live birth rates for Egg Donor IVF worldwide! San Diego Fertility Center’s in-house Egg Donor Program (anonymous or known) is supervised by nationally recognized fertility specialists. Egg Donor IVF recipients have the option of selecting an in- house candidate or utilizing an agency egg donor. San Diego Fertility Center partners with national and international surrogate agencies to help Intended Parents successfully build their families. San Diego Fertility Center has a Success Guarantee financial program which offers hope, confidence and peace of mind that you have chosen the right team to build your family!

www.sdfertility.com

SIMPLE SURROGACY Simple Surrogacy was founded in 2002 to assist couples and individuals in achieving a family through assisted reproduction. We were founded on one simple principle: to provide our clients with the highest standard of care at an affordable price. We are one of the largest surrogacy and egg donation agencies in the U.S., and are highly regarded in the surrogacy community for our expertise, support and professionalism. Simple Surrogacy has worked with many International Clients on their journey to becoming parents, using our personal attention to detail, prompt response and matching times, and affordable prices. Our counselors, coordinators and owners are all experienced in assisted reproduction, as former surrogates, Intended Parents or Egg Donors. It is our pleasure to offer our clients that insider’s expert knowledge at significantly reduced costs that enable many people to become Parents through Surrogacy.

www.simplesurrogacy.com

IARC

IARC is a U.S. surrogacy agency that has facilitated over 2,000 births for parents in over 24 countries in its 30 year history. Expert surrogacy from the heart is our mission. We are proud to offer affordable full-service support for all legal, medical, financial, insurance, and administrative aspects of this process while always remaining focused on the well-being of all parties involved. You may count on us for thorough education, transparency, and personalized attention for each step of your program. This is not a “one size fits all” process, and we help intended parents make customized decisions that are best for their needs, budgetary and otherwise. This is an emotional step but also one that is filled with excitement. Joining your family on this journey would be our sincere privilege!

www.fertilityhelp.com

FAMILY SOURCE CONSULTANTS

Family Source Consultants’ has been assisting with family building for eleven years since January of 2007. Our home office is based in Chicago, IL with additional offices in Dallas, TX and Miami, FL. As members of ASRM (The American Society of Reproductive Medicine) we are third party reproduction experts who have a deep passion for assisting others with their family building endeavor through Surrogacy and/or Egg Donation. Family Source Consultants is committed to equality! More than half of our Intended Parents are of the same sex. We look forward to helping you learn more about this incredible path to parenthood and would love to talk with you by phone or email, or via a no-cost Skype or in-person consultation.

www.familysourcesurrogacy.com

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VIOS FERTILITY INSTITUTE

At Vios Fertility Institute, our mission is to help our patients find their way to fertility health and treatment with the highest chance of success by providing them with innovative, scientific, cutting-edge treatment options along with an unparalleled patient experience. We are dedicated to helping every patient, couple and family with all of their reproductive health needs by focusing on the patient from day one and developing a personalized plan best suited for the emotional, physical and financial needs of each individual. Established in 2015, Vios Fertility Institute has offices in Chicago – West Loop, Chicago – Wicker Park, Glenview, IL, Hoffman Estates, IL, St. Louis, MO, Swansea, IL, Milwaukee, WI, and Johnson Creek, WI.

www.viosfertility.com

APARENT IVF LABORATORY

aParent IVF Laboratory has been helping patients with gestational surrogacy since the very beginning. Under the guidance of Laboratory Director ColleenWagner Coughlin, and renowned reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Brian Kaplan, both recipients of Path2Parenthood’s Advocacy Award,aParent IVF has been recognized as a Center of Excellence for its many international and same-sex patients. The team at aParent IVF created theIntended Father Center to offer services tailored to men pursuing parenthood, bringing together the most advanced technology, techniques, and specialized pricing packages. aParent’sspecially trained staff are experts in the use of Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) which helps increase the chances of pregnancy by reducing the number of embryo transfers. Combining PGT with donor egg and gestational surrogacy, aParent’sIntended Father Center is your BEST and FASTEST path to fatherhood.

www.aparentivf.com

CIRCLE SURROGACY & EGG DONATION

Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation is the world’s largest, full-service surrogate and egg donation parenting agency serving clients worldwide. Founded in 1995 by John Weltman – a lawyer and gay dad through surrogacy – Circle has helped couples and singles from more than 73 countries and 6 continents build their families. Our dedicated staff of attorneys, social workers, program coordinators, experienced surrogates and egg donors, and parents through surrogacy have been involved in the birth of more than 1,500 babies. We have achieved unparalleled success rates for our intended parents by controlling costs and insurance, securing high-quality IVF treatment, and focusing on our matching process. Our innovative offerings include unlimited matching, unlimited IVF, a fixed fee program, and a concierge program. Circle is committed to openness and honesty, as well as nurturing the relationships between intended parents and surrogates and egg donors. We offer free comprehensive consultations and informational seminars over Skype, in our office, and in person in many major cities around the world.

www.circlesurrogacy.com

OREGON REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINEORM is one of the most experienced IVF clinics for donor egg surrogacy. For 30 years we have been helping LGBTQ intended parents build their families. We are recognized globally for personalized care and consistently achieving among the highest live birth success rates. ORM Donors is our in-house egg donor program. Our local donors are fully and rigorously-screened which minimizes time, risk and cost for intended parents. ORM Surrogacy is our program for intended parents working with a surrogate. We have a dedicated team for managing these complex processes and longstanding relationships with the most experienced and respected surrogacy agencies. ORM Genomics is our program for integrating the most advanced reproductive genomics care and screening into every journey. Our goal is to give every intended parent the very best chance for success and a healthy baby on their first attempt.

www.oregonreproductivemedicine.com

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CALIFORNIA FERTILITY PARTNERS

California Fertility Partners is credited with helping to make some of the world’s first IVF babies. Our babies are now 30. We have been helping gay men to have children through egg donation and surrogacy for the past two decades. The physicians and scientists at California Fertility Partners have dedicated their careers to helping patients build healthy and happy families. Our physicians are board certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and have established international reputations for their expertise in IVF,egg donation, surrogacy, and reproductive surgery. They attract patients from around the globe for their expertise in reproductive medicine. In addition to excelling in patient care, our team has made significant research contributions which have advanced the field of reproductive medicine. We believe that the best results can be obtained by providing personalized and individualized care to each of our patients. Each new patient is assigned a specially trained nurse to help provide care during the treatment cycle. All exams and procedures are performed by the patient’s personal physician. We believe this close and attentive care can help bring optimal outcomes.

www.californiafertilitypartners.com

FERTILITY SOURCE COMPANIES

Fertility Source Companies’ mission is to provide individuals who are unable to conceive with the assistance they need to become parents, including matching them with an egg donor, surrogate or both. As one of the largest egg donor and surrogacy agencies operating in the United States, Fertility SOURCE Companies is proud to provide our clientele with the most comprehensive third party reproductive care and coordination. Through its divisions, The Donor SOURCE and The Surrogacy SOURCE, the company’s commitment is to provide the highest degree of compassion, support and guidance to recipients, egg donors and surrogates. Fertility SOURCE Companies is proud to serve our LGBT community. As the world of assisted reproduction continues to advance, LGBT families have the distinct opportunity to pave the way for families empowered by choice that refuse to be limited by conception challenges or biological origin.

www.thesurrogacysource.com

INVIA FERTILITY SPECIALISTS

At InVia Fertility Specialists, we openly welcome, and frequently work with, many same sex couples and single parents. Nothing should stop any individual or couple who wants a family from achieving that dream, and we are here to help in any way that we can. Our fertility team is always available to give you guidance and information as you need it. This team includes not only the knowledgeable InVia Fertility Specialists staff, but also psychologists, legal experts, and egg donor and surrogate agencies. In fact, we have our own egg donor program so that we can streamline the process for those who require egg donation. We at InVia Fertility Specialists would like to be your guides and provide a judgment free zone for you to feel safe and comfortable while going through this very important step toward building your family.

www.inviafertility.com

ART RISK

ART Risk Financial & Insurance Solutions, Inc., is an insurance brokerage firm specializing in risk reduction for the Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) community. With over 16 years of experience working with agencies, attorneys, and intended parents, ART Risk combines technical expertise that commands current market trends with a collaborative business model for client long-term satisfaction. Understanding the financial needs of their clients, ART Risk has professionally partnered with Universal Family Insurance, LLC and NES Assurance to provide unprecedented strength in product, underwriting, and claims management. ART Risk offers a fundamentally different approach in providing insurance services to the ART community. Providing clients with the knowledge to better understand their liability exposures as well as structure the best available financial risk management solution, is always the highest priority of ART Risk Financial & Insurance Solutions, Inc.

www.artrisksolutions.com

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HOPE SURROGACY

Hope Surrogacy is a boutique agency based in Madison, Wisconsin and operated by three owners – Mary Murphey, LeeAnn Schulz, and Amy Kothe. Mary and LeeAnn have a combined 27+ years of experience managing surrogacy arrangements. We work with Intended Parents from all over the country and the world, and our surrogates come from the states of Wisconsin and Minnesota which allows us to manage our cases more closely to home. Hope’s core values of compassion, professionalism, ethics, commitment, and safety allow us to carefully match Intended Parents with surrogates. We coordinate the entire surrogacy process from matching to facilitating the important legal, medical, mental health, and financial components of a surrogacy matter. Our team is committed to supporting our clients throughout the surrogacy process.

www.hopesurrogacy.com

ALTERNATIVE REPRODUCTIVE RESOURCES (ARR)

(773) 327-7315 ARR1.COM EST. 1992

Since 1992 Alternative Reproductive Resources (ARR) has been pleased to help many same-sex couples build their family. As gay couples increasingly explore their options, we work hard to ease couples into the world of egg donation and gestational surrogacy. As one of the first egg donor and gestational surrogacy agencies, we consider it our responsibility and honor to set and live by the high standards you expect – in terms of ethics, principles and performance. Coming together to help create families, we ensure the best interests of intended parents, egg donors and gestational surrogates are met. We are personal and hands-on, advocating for you, encouraging you and celebrating your successes. We are privileged to stay by your side until your journey is completed. Our approach differentiates ARR globally, ensuring an unparalleled experience for everyone traveling alternative paths to parenthood.

www.arr1.com

SURROGACY ESCROW ACCOUNT

Experienced, Bonded, and Insured Escrow Account Management. Our guiding principles at SEAM, LLC are transparency and outstanding customer service. We provide real-time access to account statements and daily payment processing. Prompt communication is provided concerning every phase of the process, ensuring accounts are managed smoothly. Intended parents, donors and carriers are treated with respect and personal attention.

www.surrogacyaccount.com

HEARTLAND SURROGACY

Heartland Surrogacy matches intended parents across the US with gestational surrogates in the Midwest and West Coast. We support our clients throughout the surrogacy journey by providing individual attention, customized services, and competitive prices. Our agency coordinates the details of the surrogacy arrangement so that intended parents and surrogates alike can enjoy the journey of pregnancy. As Iowa’s first surrogacy agency, we incorporate the Midwestern values of family, health, and service to all aspects of our enterprise.

www.heartlandsurrogacy.com

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FAMILY CHOICE SURROGACY

Family Choice Surrogacy’s mission is to help families around the globe achieve their dreams of parenthood through gestational surrogacy. Our agency was founded because of our own experience of yearning to become parents when it seemed impossible. We personally understand the challenges that accompany alternative approaches to building a family. Our experienced team is eager to guide you through all of the matching, qualification, legal and medical processes that comprise the surrogacy journey. We consider working with LGBTQ Intended Parents to be a special privilege.

www.familychoicesurrogacy.com

THE SURROGACY CENTER

The Surrogacy Center is an international program based in the Midwest, with offices in Maplewood, MN and Madison, WI. Families come in many different forms. We want to help the dream of parenthood through gestational surrogacy become a reality for all individuals and couples - both opposite sex and same sex - who seek it. We recognize that every surrogacy journey is unique, and we respect our clients’ individual differences and choices. Since its founding in 2002, The Surrogacy Center has provided a safe, caring, legal, and professional arena for surrogacy arrangements and support throughout the process. Since then, we and our wonderful surrogates, who are very carefully screened and are more accurately called Gestational Carriers, have helped many families grow. We are proud to serve you with a combination of professionalism and commitment to responsive service and support.

www.surrogacycenter.com

INTERNATIONAL EGG BANK

Building Families Worldwide…One Donor at a Time. International Egg Bank (IEB) is the premier international egg bank providing quality and consistent success for intended parents. With state-of-the-art technology, IEB offers a wide selection of programs for every family. Providing the highest quality donor eggs and advanced freezing techniques, IEB is a trusted leader.

www.internationaleggbank.org

EMD SERONO

EMD Serono, the biopharmaceutical division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is a specialized biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing therapies with groundbreaking potential. At EMD Serono, we recognized the potential of specialty pharmaceuticals and patient care long ago, and have been dedicated to delivering on their promise ever since. We have a legacy of both trying to find solutions to hard to treat conditions, as well as developing patient assistance programs that help ensure that those who need our therapies are able to access them. As one of the top five U.S. companies exclusively focused on specialty care, we see our innovation as a matter of balancing science with emotion – integrating our top minds in research and development with the insights from patients and health care practitioners confronting real- world concerns.

www.emdserono.com

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DESIGN RX

DesignRx® provides fertility medication discounts to cash paying patients through its national network of best in class fertility specialty pharmacies. The DesignRx program offers significant discounts off of manufacturer list prices. Additionally, needs-based discounts are available for qualifying patients through the DesignRx First Steps patient assistance program. DesignRx® is also proud to support the Men Having Babies Gay Parenting Assistance Program by providing up to 75% off of our already deeply reduced medication prices.

www.fertilitybydesign.com

NEW YORK LIFENew York Life, a Fortune 100 company founded in 1845, is one of the largest mutual life insurance companies in the United States and one of the largest life insurers in the world. New York Life has the highest possible financial strength ratings currently awarded to any life insurer from all four of the major credit rating agencies: A.M. Best (A++), Fitch (AAA), Moody’s Investors Service (Aaa), Standard & Poor’s (AA+) as of 8/1/17. Headquartered in New York City, New York Life’s family of companies offers life insurance, retirement income, investments and long-term care insurance. New York Life Investment Management Holdings LLC and its subsidiary, New York Life Investment Management LLC provide institutional asset management. Other New York Life affiliates provide an array of securities products and services, as well as retail mutual funds.

www.newyorklife.com

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Do You Dream of Becoming a Parent?The journey of creating a family is unique for gay men and same-sex couples. Utilizing a surrogate and egg donor is a complex process; It takes the right guidance to navigate the process of surrogacy for male couples, so you shouldn't leave this to just any clinic.

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FROM THE SURROGACY ADVISOR PEER RATINGS DIRECTORYfrom www.menhavingbabies.org/ratings as of 4/2/18

Satisfaction Score

Year Founded # of Reviews

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Web Site

USA SURROGACY AGENCIES WITH 10+ REVIEWSGolden Surrogacy 9.9 2013 18 $128,900 www.goldensurrogacy.comSurro Connections 9.8 10 $113,300 www.surroconnections.comSame Love Surrogacy* 9.8 2014 15 $124,000 www.samelovesurrogacy.comCreative Family Connections* 9.6 2001 63 $133,800 www.creativefamilyconnections.comNW Surrogacy 9.3 1994 58 $121,000 www.nwsurrogacycenter.comAll Families Surrogacy* 9.3 2014 19 $142,100 www.allfamiliessurrogacy.comIARC* 9.2 2003 32 $107,500 www.fertilityhelp.com/Worldwide Surrogacy Specialists* 9.1 2006 55 $126,300 www.assistedreproductionlaw.comARTParenting* 9 1996 31 $96,100 www.artparenting.comFertility Miracles 8.9 2006 22 $125,000 www.fertilitymiracles.comSimple Surrogacy* 8.8 2002 65 $100,000 www.simplesurrogacy.comSurrogate Alternatives (SAI) 8.7 1998 23 $127,800 www.surrogatealternatives.comThe Surrogacy Source 8.6 2003 12 $113,800 www.thesurrogacysource.comFamily Source Consultants* 8.3 2006 51 $105,400 www.familysourcesurrogacy.comCircle Surrogacy* 8.2 1995 146 $134,700 www.circlesurrogacy.comCanadian Fertility Consultants* 8 2007 12 $96,700 www.fertilityconsultants.caGrowing Generations 7.6 1996 19 $166,000 www.growinggenerations.comReproductive Possibilities 7.3 2009 27 $124,400 www.reproductivepossibilities.comExtraordinary Conceptions 7.2 2004 21 $135,000 www.extraconceptions.comCenter for Surrogate Parenting (CSP) 6.3 1980 13 $126,700 www.creatingfamilies.com

USA SURROGACY AGENCIES WITH LESS THAN 10 REVIEWSOpen Arms Consultants 9.5 2003 6 $124,000 www.openarmsconsultants.comLotus Blossom Consulting 9 2005 5 $128,000 www.LotusBlossomConsulting.comConceiveAbilities 8.9 1996 7 $111,400 www.conceiveabilities.comCanadian Surrogacy Options 8.8 5 $88,000 www.canadiansurrogacyoptions.com

SURROGACY OUTSIDE THE USATammuz Family 9.4 2008 50 $72,400 www.tammuz.comLotus Surrogacy 9.3 2009 29 $68,000 www.lotussurrogacy.comViva Family 9.3 2011 8 $71,000 www.viva-family.com

IVF CLINICS Overall Score

Year Founded # of Reviews First Cycle

Success Web Site

CLINICS WITH 10+ REVIEWSSan Diego Fertility Center (SDFC)* 9.9 1989 25 88% www.sdfertility.comVirginia Center for Reproductive Medicine 9.7 2002 35 68% www.vcrmed.comFertility Specialists of Texas* 9.6 2005 13 92% www.fertilitytexas.comReproductive Medicine Associates of CT (RMACT)* 9.6 2002 10 80% www.rmact.comCalifornia Fertility Partners* 9.6 16 81% www.californiafertilitypartners.comFort Worth Fertility 9.3 2008 25 70% www.fwivf.comFertility & Surgical Associates of CA 9.3 1999 13 85% www.fertilityassociates.comShady Grove Fertility Center 9.3 1991 25 68% www.shadygrovefertility.comFertility center of Las Vegas 9.3 1988 43 86% www.fertilitycenterlv.comCT Fertility* 9.2 1991 191 72% www.ctfertility.comLa Jolla IVF 9.2 24 83% www.lajollaivf.comOregon Reproductive Medicine* 9 1989 86 85% www.oregonreproductivemedicine.comFertility Center of IL (FCI) 9 41 74% fcionline.comRMA NJ 8.8 19 72% www.rmanj.comHRC Fertilty 8.8 21 75% www.havingbabies.comPacific Fertility Center Los Angeles (PFCLA) 8.6 1992 52 64% www.pfcla.com.New England Fertility (NEF) 7.2 14 50% www.nefertility.com

CLINICS WITH LESS THAN 10 REVIEWSLos Angeles Reproductive Center 10 2016 8 88% wwww.losangelesreproductivecenter.comaParent IVF 9.9 9 78% www.aparentivf.comOregon Health & Science U. (OHSU) 9.2 5 75% www.ohsu.eduReproMed 9.2 6 67% www.repromed.caCenter for Assisted Reproduction (CARE Fertility) 9.1 7 86% www.embryo.netPacific Fertility Center-San Francisco 8.7 1989 6 33% www.pacificfertilitycenter.comCReATe Fertility Centre* 7.9 1999 8 63% www.createivf.comMarkham (Canada) 5.9 1991 7 43% www.markhamfertility.com

ABOUT MEN HAVING BABIESWith over 6,500 future and current gay parents worldwide, the international nonprofit Men Having Babies (MHB) is dedicated to providing its members with educational and financial support. Each year over a thousand attendees benefit from unbiased guidance and access to a wide range of relevant service providers at its monthly workshops in NYC and conferences in NYC, Chicago, Brussels, San Francisco, Dallas and Tel Aviv. The organization’s Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP) provides dozens of couples annually with over a million dollars worth of cash grants, discounts and free services from over fifty leading service providers. Collaborating with an advisory board made up of surrogates, MHB developed a Framework for Ethical Surrogacy, which has received endorsements from leading LGBT parenting organizations worldwide. In addition, MHB offers extensive online resources, a directory with ratings and reviews of agencies and clinics, a Surrogacy Speakers Bureau, and a vibrant online community forum.

SURROGACY WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES

MHB offers monthly workshops in NYC, as well as annual conferences in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, Austin, Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Tel Aviv and Brussels. These conferences, which are organized with the help of prominent LGBT parenting organizations, provide unparalleled opportunities to get unbiased information, access a wide range of relevant service providers, and connect with others going through the surrogacy process. Special interest panels for parents, prospects and professionals include topics such as parenting for HIV+ men, speaking to your children about surrogacy and gay parenting, testimonies from teenagers born via surrogacy, and ethical considerations in surrogacy.

THE GAY PARENTING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (GPAP)

The Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP) was created as part of our mission to make surrogacy services more affordable for gay men. GPAP annually provides dozens of couples with access to substantial discounts and about $750,000 in cash grants and free services from about fifty leading service providers. Funds for this program come from event sponsorship fees and direct donations. Applications for discounts (Stage I) are accepted on a rolling basis, and candidates for grants (Stage II) are evaluated annually.

THE SURROGACY ADVISOR DIRECTORY

In an effort to promote transparency and affordability, MHB conducts extensive surveys of hundreds of surrogacy clients. Using the data we receive, we compile exclusive rating tables with satisfaction levels for various agencies and clinics, as well as success rates, and real cost figures. This information has already helped many prospective parents save thousands of dollars by identifying affordable, effective providers. The directory includes a comprehensive listing of over 100 providers from the USA and beyond with contact information, descriptions of services, video introductions, and reviews. A universal consultation request form allows our members to contact dozens of providers in one step.

ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH

Together with our Surrogates Advisory Committee and community partners worldwide, MHB works to promote a Framework for Ethical Surrogacy that benefit all parties involved. We also work to raise awareness about surrogacy by assisting academic studies, maintaining the MHB Surrogacy Forum on Facebook for dads and surrogates, and setting up the first ever Surrogacy Speakers Bureau.