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KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

🎙️ON AIR: @faith-hill.bsky.social, Fatherhood and Adolescent Services' Ignacio Ferrey, @menhavingbabies.bsky.social's Ron Poole-Dayan, @darbysaxbe.bsky.social and therapist Ken Epstein on single fatherhood. ❓ Are you a single dad or were you raised by one? What's your story? 📻 Listen:

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Single Fathers Are a Growing, But Often Invisible, Demographic | KQED

We look at the experience of single fatherhood and hear from you: are you a single dad or were you raised by one? What's your story?

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

MHB membership put a whole community in your corner during your #surrogacy journey: ✅resources and checklists ✅support groups ✅provider discounts ✅ongoing MHB team consultation and support ...and more Sign up for a free info session on August 11 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Every surrogacy journey starts with building the right team. Emmanuel & Oscar found theirs at the MHB NY Conference, then got cost help through GPAP 1: menhavingbabies.org/ny

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

If you’re a single man thinking about starting the parenting journey on your own, this is a must-read! You’ll discover that not only are you not the only one, but also that it’s doable — and possible — to take this path by yourself. www.theatlantic.com/family/archi...

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Learn how to manage surrogacy costs in three important sessions: Independent Journey (9/20 at 6pm), Surrogacy Costs (9/21, 11:15am), Benefits at Work (9/21, 12:15pm). The East Coast Surrogacy Conference and Expo in New York: menhavingbabies.org/ny

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MHB 2025 New York Surrogacy Conference & Expo

MHB returns to New York City on September 19-21 for the 2025 New York Surrogacy Conference & Expo, featuring everything gay men need to know and everyone you need to meet to start your parenting journ...

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Understanding the stages of surrogacy can help a lot with knowing what to expect: from sperm testing, egg donation and embryos, genetic testing - it is important to prepare so that when you have to make decisions, you will arrive with all the necessary knowledge and feel safe. menhavingbabies.org/ny

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

MHB facilitates over a million dollars’ worth of services annually to help #gay men who otherwise couldn't afford having biological children through egg donation and #surrogacy. Learn more about GPAP at our upcoming New York conference menhavingbabies.org/ny

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

MHB returns to New York City this September for a 3-day conference for gay men who want to become parents! If you are in the East Coast don't miss this. Half of the tickets are already gone - make sure you secure your spot: menhavingbabies.org/ny

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

IN 2 DAYS! Men Having Babies Midwest Conference in Chicago - helping gay men who are thinking about becoming parents learn about their surrogacy options and assistance: menhavingbabies.org/chicago

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

In our upcoming Midwest Surrogacy Conference & Expo in #Chicago for #gay men, we'll take a closer look at overall #surrogacy costs, including surrogate compensation packages & medical insurance - and of course, we'll discuss how to make it more affordable menhavingbabies.org/chicago

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Ethical #surrogacy means that you are protecting your egg donor and surrogate with a contract that benefits all sides. Make sure you do it right. Check out the Legal Considerations panel at the MHB Chicago conference: menhavingbabies.org/chicago

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

In the upcoming Midwest Surrogacy Conference for #gay men, we'll discuss the implications of choosing the #surrogacy destination and considerations that should be made when partnering with your surrogate. See you in Chicago: menhavingbabies.org/chicago

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Most popular question of gay men who want to become parents is: how/where to start? Men Having Babies conference in Chicago is the best way for guys from the Midwest to learn everything about surrogacy from a nonprofit and unbiased organization. Start here: menhavingbabies.org/chicago

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Check out the full itinerary and speakers list in Berlin this weekend: menhavingbabies.org/surrogacy-se... 38 sessions, 51 speakers, 34 professional clinics, agencies and other providers will be here to help you to get all the information you need in order to start your journey to become fathers!

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

FAQ by gay men about surrogacy path to parenthood: 1. How much it costs (and how can we make it cheaper)? 2. How surrogacy works? And what's the first step? 3. What's the relationship with the surrogate like? If you live in the Midwest, come to Chicago to learn it all: menhavingbabies.org/chicago

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

At the Berlin conference we'll take a closer look at overall surrogacy costs including surrogate compensation & medical insurance. We'll address surrogacy budgeting considerations for non-USA residents including insurance options for medical treatment, pregnancy & newborns menhavingbabies.org/berlin

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Men Having Babies 2025 Central Europe Conference in Berlin - Parenting Options for European Gay Men

On May 2-4, 2025, the most comprehensive conference dedicated to European gay men who want to have children is coming to Berlin - learn from parents, surrogates and experts how to plan your journey, p...

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Men Having Babies is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the gay community and helping you to understand this complex journey and navigate through the medical, legal, and financial aspects of surrogacy. Join us in Chicago this June: menhavingbabies.org/chicago

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

When going through surrogacy the health of your baby and your surrogate are most important. Ultimately, surrogacy is a medical process. Don't miss the Medical Panel at the conference in Berlin with fertility doctors explaining the medical process in surrogacy for gay men. menhavingbabies.org/berlin

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Men Having Babies 2025 Central Europe Conference in Berlin - Parenting Options for European Gay Men

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

While the way surrogacy is practiced in Greece is not considered by MHB to be consistent with our Ethical Guidelines, we are always dismayed to see instances of formal discrimination against gay men, as the evident by the recent Greek Government decision. www.metroweekly.com/2025/04/gree...

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Greece to Ban Surrogacy for Gay Male Couples

Lawmakers in the country plan to prohibit gay male couples from conceiving children through surrogacy, although they can still adopt.

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

If you are gay men in Europe thinking about surrogacy as your path to parenthood, you should learn all about the ethics, timeline and the process of surrogacy. We have expanded our sessions on selecting an egg donor and matching with a surrogate in our Berlin conference: menhavingbabies.org/berlin

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

If you are a gay man living in Germany, Switzerland, The Netherlands or France And you are thinking about having biological children through egg donation and surrogacy Don't miss out on your country-specific content we offer at our upcoming conference in Berlin! menhavingbabies.org/berlin

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

THANK YOU SAN FRANCISCO!!! It was a full house this weekend, as so many guys in the West Coast who are dreaming of becoming parents came to learn about their options and learned about all aspects of surrogacy for gay men. Next - we are heading to Berlin (May 2-4) menhavingbabies.org/berlin

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

For European gay men interested in learning more about their parenting options, the medical, legal, financial, social and emotional aspects of surrogacy. Learn more about the resources and financial assistance available to you. MHB Berlin (May 2-4): menhavingbabies.org/berlin

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Social Night Out! for gay dads and prospective dads in the Bay Area. We'll hang at the Lookout on Saturday, March 22 at 8pm www.meetup.com/gay-singles-...

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Working for Meta, Google, Cisco, Apple or Salesforce? Your employer is among the Bay Area companies that provide inclusive family building assistance for all employees. Learn about surrogacy benefits at work: menhavingbabies.org/employers and don't miss the conference: menhavingbabies.org/sf

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

At the Men Having Babies conference we'll have several sessions that are designed to teach intended parents what they need to prepare and look out for during their surrogacy journey. menhavingbabies.org/sf if you are a gay men thinking about having kids someday (or know of one) don't miss this!

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

3 things to figure out BEFORE deciding whether surrogacy is right for you: 1. components of typical surrogacy arrangements 2. Sequence and timeline - including major decisions that will shape your journey 3. Understanding the costs & your risk tolerance learn about it in SF: menhavingbabies.org/sf

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

We are looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend in Atlanta! Check out the full itinerary and speakers list for the Men Having Babies conference menhavingbabies.org/atlanta Helping you to get all the information and resources you need in order to start your journey to become fathers.

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

We're inviting all West Coast gay men who are thinking about becoming parents to come to our SF Surrogacy Conference. You'll get: - info on how it works & where to start - intro of all the resources available for our community - Supportive community of dads & allies and more! menhavingbabies.org/sf

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Get an idea of what is the first step, how surrogacy works for gay men, how much money you need to have (and how you can make it more affordable). Don't miss the "Getting Started Guide" session during the conference - Saturday 3/22 at 9am menhavingbabies.org/sf

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Understanding the medical stages of surrogacy can help a lot with knowing what to expect: from the stage of the egg donation and creating the embryo, genetic testing, and what the surrogate has to go through. Learn more at the MHB conference in Atlanta: menhavingbabies.org/atlanta

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Things you learn at the Men Having Babies conference: 1. How to find a surrogate and an egg donor 2. Timeline of a typical surrogacy journey and what's the first step 3. How to plan financially for it (and cut costs). Men Having Babies Atlanta - February 21-23, W Hotel: menhavingbabies.org/atlanta

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

For gay men, becoming parents requires understanding your options, research and A LOT of planning. MHB is a nonprofit comprised of gay dads, surrogates & allies. Join us in SF on 3/21-23 to learn about your surrogacy options, and the resources & financial assistance available menhavingbabies.org/sf

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Costs of surrogacy is still the biggest barrier for gay men wishing to have children. In the upcoming MHB Atlanta (February 21-23) we will teach how to look at costs & budgeting--and options to save money: menhavingbabies.org/atlanta #gay #surrogacy #lgbtq #parents

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Men Having Babies conference in San Francisco - March 21-23, 2025. Learn about the resource and assistance available for West Coast gay men who wish to become parents. Registration is now open: menhavingbabies.org/sf #gayparents #lgbtq

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

The procedure for HIV+ people is called “Sperm Washing” - a separation of the semen from the liquid that mostly carries the HIV virus. This allows creating a HIV-free embryo. Learn more at MHB Atlanta 2/21-23: menhavingbabies.org/atlanta #gay #hiv #undetectable #lgbtq #gaydads #gayparents

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Question that comes up for gay men who want to become fathers is about destination of your surrogacy. Location of the surrogate has implications for insurance, baby's legal papers and overall costs. We'll discuss all of this in Atlanta and help you make informed choices menhavingbabies.org/atlanta

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Men Having Babies @menhavingbabies.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Men Having Babies is a nonprofit organization that helps gay men who are interested in becoming parents - we provider resources, education and assistance. We are coming to Atlanta on February 21-23: menhavingbabies.org/atlanta #gay #gaydads #surrogacy

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