A Few Good Men: Why choosing a British sperm donor is the right decision
(London Sperm Bank)

There is an incredible amount of choice available around the world for women requiring a sperm donor.  Here at the London Sperm Bank we choose the top 5% of men across the country to join our sperm donor catalogue.  Not only do they need to have an excellent sperm count but they are also rigorously screened.  Our sperm donors come from a diversity of different cultures and backgrounds that reflect our society.  This seminar will give you the opportunity to understand our stringent recruitment process and meet some of the sperm donors we call our Few Good Men.

Why go overseas when you can use the London Egg Bank?
(London Egg Bank)

Just a year or two ago there were long waiting lists for egg donation in the UK. Altruistic egg donors were hard to find and hard to recruit. With the new HFEA rules of engagement in place the waiting lists are declining.  Most of our new generation of egg donors are young and recruited through the encouragement and information provided by our clinics. We will talk through the process involved in recruiting our egg donors including their extensive screening programme.  Launched at the Alternative Parenting Show, we will present our new website, the first of its kind in the UK which will make choosing an egg donor simple and convenient for many patients. We will also share the excellent success rates already achieved.

“Dad or Donor?” Legal Issues surrounding known and unknown sperm donation and co-parenting
(Dawson Cornwell)

The decision to use sperm donated from either a known donor or an unknown donor is a very personal decision.  The decision can also have legal implications as to who are the child’s legal parents.  This session will also cover co-parenting arrangements and will be hosted by fertility and family law experts Dawson Cornwell and a guest speaker from the London Women’s Clinic.

The Surrogacy Journey
(The Fertility Center of Las Vegas)

Surrogacy can be a complicated and costly journey.  The United States offers a great option for intended parents wishing to embark on this journey to parenthood.   This talk will give an overview of tools you will need to choose the best team to guide you in this journey.  The talk will also touch upon ways to decrease costs associated with the journey whilst maximizing the chance of success.

International Surrogacy: Law and Practice
(Dawson Cornwell)

Surrogacy is an increasingly popular and accessible means to become parents for those who cannot reproduce naturally.  It is often the case that UK based intended parents go overseas where there is a greater availability of surrogates and less stringent regulation surrounding surrogacy arrangements.  It is crucial to understand the laws and processes to ensure that your baby can be brought home and so that you are recognised as the child’s legal parents as a matter of UK law.  Surrogacy experts Dawson Cornwell will host a panel of experts on the laws and practices, both in the UK and overseas on the laws and practices of international surrogacy arrangements.

Should I be denied a baby because I’m single?
(London Women's Clinic)

The number of women looking to have a baby on their own has been steadily increasing over the last few years. All of the treatment options available at the London Women’s Clinic as well as how to choose the right sperm donor will be discussed in this seminar. Our fertility support co-ordiantor Anya Sizer will talk you through some key techniques to support you through treatment.

How old is too old to have a baby?
(Bridge Centre)

The chance of natural conception declines with age.  By the age of 40 only 2 out of 5 women who want a baby will have a baby.  Here at the Bridge Centre, there are a number of ways we can help women over 40 have a successful pregnancy. Our experts, Mr Michael Summers, Consultant in Reproductive Medicine, and Karen Sage, Genetic Counsellor, will explain the various fertility treatments available at the clinic.