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This event is for intended parents based in the UK and Europe to learn about surrogacy and/or egg donation, logistics, eligibility and costs. This session is for heterosexual couples to learn about domestic and international options. Local and international experts about the medical, psychological and practical considerations of surrogacy. UK and Europe based parents via surrogacy will talk about their recent experience. A Lawyer from the UK will talk about the legal process for UK based intended parents. If you would like information from a European Lawyer let Growing Families know and we will provide you with resources.
Tues 9 March 2021 London time
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Understanding European Donor and Surrogacy Options An overview of options in Ukraine, Russia, Cyprus, Solutions for those with embryos or sperm in Georgia – including donor and surrogate availability, the ability to travel for donor-IVF, the impact of Covid-19 on programs, entry and exit processes. Essential for those already engaged in or considering Egg Donor IVF or surrogacy. Covers established and emerging options, success rates and timelines Sam Everingham, Growing Families |
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Greek Surrogacy for Foreigners Greece is attracting increasing numbers of heterosexual couples and single women to its altruistic surrogacy programs, given the high quality of medical screening and care and the high IVF standards and favourable laws. The country was a success story with Covid-19 control. Greek IVF physician Elias Tsakos explains the eligibility requirements, the legal process of transfer of parentage BEFORE embryo transfer and a typical surrogacy journey Dr Elias Tsakos, EmbryoClinic, Thessaloniki |
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Surrogacy in Ukraine Many heterosexual married couples are discovering Ukraine is a safe, legal and successful destination for cross border donor egg IVF and surrogacy services. Understand why Ukraine remains so popular, how eligibility, enrolment, surrogate screening and medical care processes work. Lidiya Khomenko, ReproMedicine, Ukraine |
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Legal Considerations for UK Nationals It is vital to understand how UK law interacts with crossborder surrogacy before engaging, so that you are well prepared in terms of understanding how parental transfer can occur, how UK citizenship works, what processes need to be followed and what costs might be associated with this component of your family building journey. Also covers considerations for intended parents who are nationals of other countries. Karen Holden, A City Law Firm |
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European Parent Panel Parents via surrogacy and egg donation in Greece & Ukraine discuss the details of their journeys during and before the Covid-19 pandemic, what the most difficult parts were, disclosure to family and friends, how they overcome hurdles and how they chose particular providers to work with. Moderator: Sam Everingham Adam Stearns (dad via Greece) Andy & Sujata Flower (parents via Ukraine) Patrick McKeating (parent via Ukraine) |
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6.00-6.20pmGold Sponsors
