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U.S. surrogacy agency traveling to London to host private consultations

Submitted by Jeff on Thu, 08/20/2009 - 5:33pm
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Our friends at Growing Generations are hosting consultations with prospective clients in London next month.

The private consultations for interested future parents will be conducted by Growing Generations’ CEO Stuart Miller from September 29-October 2, 2009. In addition to being a highly-regarded professional in the fertility industry, Miller, along with his husband, is a parent to a 17-month-old son born through surrogacy and egg donation.


Q&A with a surrogate: She helped two gay men become parents in 2004. Learn more about one woman's extraordinary journey.

Submitted by Community Editor on Sun, 07/26/2009 - 4:55am
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The relationship between two men and Anne took place between Oregon and New York. Here she answers our questions about surrogacy - and offers insight about her inspirational path as a surrogate.

PP: The growth of the Internet has helped many women learn about surrogacy, but before it existed, most information was found in libraries, through friends, or friends-of-friends. When and how did you first learn about surrogacy


California is one of the most supportive states for lesbians and gay men to become parents via surrogacy

Submitted by Community Editor on Tue, 07/21/2009 - 4:53pm
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California is a fantastic place to experience surrogacy. Women can become a parent by going to a sperm bank and undergoing artificial insemination. Men use a surrogate, either through artificial insemination or through two women, one to donate an egg, and the other to serve as surrogate.


Neil Patrick Harris nominated for Emmy

Submitted by Jeff on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 7:40am
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All around versatile performer, NPH has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in the category Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series for his work as Barney Stinson in 'How I Met Your Mother'.

6/18/2009
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka searching for a surrogate?


Surrogacy forum for gay men hosted in Melbourne Australia

Submitted by Community Editor on Mon, 05/25/2009 - 7:52am
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ProudParenting member - rodneycruise - alerts us to a forum for gay men who want to learn about surrogacy.

  • how does surrogacy work?
  • how do the surrogacy laws work in the US, Canada, India?
  • how do I bring my child back into Australia?
  • can anyone do it?
  • how much does it cost?

Circle Surrogacy offers seminars in London and Stockholm for gay couples and singles

Submitted by Jeff on Mon, 05/11/2009 - 9:31am
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London and Stockholm seminars are offered in May about USA surrogacy options for gay couples and singles


Circle Surrogacy launches unprecedented Guaranteed Baby plan, one of several innovative programs

Submitted by Jeff on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 8:45am
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The programs, including an Egg Bank, are a response to growing demand even in a bad economy


Recession spurs egg and sperm donations

Submitted by Jeff on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 10:45am
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The Boston Globe examines an increase in egg and sperm donations, a trend some fertility experts say reflects people's need for new income sources during the recession.

According to the Globe, egg donor agencies in the Boston area report a 25% to 100% increase in donor applications compared with this time one year ago, and sperm banks across New England have seen a similar rise in applicants during the past six months.


Some parents frustrated over White House's handling of Egg Roll tickets

Submitted by Jeff on Wed, 04/08/2009 - 8:51pm
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At least one news source is reporting that "frustrated parents are learning that piles of tickets are being handed out to 'special groups,' including gay and lesbian families."

Since 2006, the Family Equality Council has encouraged gay and lesbian families to wait in line for tickets to the event. Many gay parents have camped out and scored coveted tickets to the White House Easter Egg Roll. It's become an annual event for many FEC members.


Israeli gay couple receives maternity leave

Submitted by Jeff on Tue, 03/24/2009 - 11:17am
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Jewish news service, JTA, reports that Israel's National Insurance Institute authorized its first maternity leave for a homosexual couple.

The institute approved a two-month leave from work for a gay man, Yonatan Gher, following the birth of his biological son to a surrogate mother. His male partner has begun official adoption procedures.


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