4.15-4.35pm Surro-Siblings – The Impact of Surrogacy on Families Older children of Australian surrogates discuss their attitudes to their mum carrying for someone else; the impact on their own family; interactions with friends, and their relationship with the child(ren) their mum ... October 10, 2020
3.50-4.15pm Donor & Surrogacy Conceived Young Adults An extraordinary panel of older children and young adults via ED or surrogacy discussing what and when their parents told them, their sense of self, whether they maintain relationships with donors, surrogates and what ... March 6, 2020
3.20-3.50pm Surrogate Panel Australian surrogates who carried for a previously unknown recipient or for a relative explore how expectations can differ, how to come to agreements on crucial issues; How support needs were or were not met; What were the toughest ... March 6, 2020
2.50-3.20pm Parent Panel Australian parents via domestic surrogacy join a panel to explore how expectations can differ, how to come to agreements on crucial issues; How support needs were or were not met; What were the toughest aspects; how to survive ... March 6, 2020
2.30-2.50pm How Donor Breastmilk Can Work for Parents Breastmilk is one of the most effective way to enhance child health, yet often child via surrogacy miss out. Some surrogates express milk – others will not. Intending mothers can take medication to ... March 6, 2020
1.10-1.40pm The Counselling Process Relationships between surrogate, her partner and the intended parent are a key to success. Building relationships; what counselling should cover; what the counsellor is looking for; preparing yourself; potential impact on family members; Potential red flags; resolving ... March 6, 2020
12.50-1.10pm Understanding the Legal Issues What are surrogacy agreements? Who writes them? Are they legally binding? What surrogate expenses are allowed? How does transfer of parentage work? What legal rights do Intended parents, donors and surrogates have? What if we disagree? ... March 6, 2020
12.30-12.50pm Egg Donor & Surrogate-friendly IVF procedures Understand the impact of medicated vs natural cycles. Understand what medical factors need to be considered in donor and surrogate screening to enhance success Dr Shadi Kashaba, IVF Australia March 6, 2020
12.10-12.30pm Donors Own Experiences Donors discuss what motivates them, how they chose a recipient, what to look for, what an egg donor goes through medically, what are the logistics and how they engage with the children of their recipients Moderator: Rita Alesi ... March 6, 2020