Surrogacy and IVF in Pennsylvania: The Basics
Join Circle and Main Line on May 16th @ 3pm EDT. Learn the basics of growing your family through surrogacy and IVF in PA! It's free.
Date and time
Location
Online
About this event
- Event lasts 30 minutes
Join Circle Surrogacy and Main Line Fertility on May 16th at 3pm EDT for a 30-minute virtual informative session and learn the important steps to growing your family through surrogacy and IVF in Pennsylvania.
We hope this webinar will help you make more informed decisions as you begin your journey to parenthood.
The topics of discussion include:
- Working with a surrogacy agency in Pennsylvania
- Working with an IVF clinic in Pennsylvania
- Surrogacy process for intended parents in Pennsylvania
- IVF process
- Overview of surrogacy costs
- Legal and insurance considerations, including establishing your parenting rights
A Q&A session will also be available at the end of the webinar.
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About Our Speakers:
Allison Bloom, DO, MPH: Specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She joined Mainline Fertility as a fellow in 2017 and began practicing as an attending physician in 2020. In the five years prior to fellowship, Dr. Bloom practiced Obstetrics and Gynecology at Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Bloom is experienced in the field of in vitro fertilization with a particular interest in recurrent pregnancy loss, polycystic ovarian syndrome, egg freezing, and LGBTQ+ family building. In addition to her medical training, Dr. Bloom earned a Masters in Public Health and is an advocate for fertility awareness and education. She truly believes in teaching and empowering her patients. Dr. Bloom and her wife underwent infertility treatment for over a year before successfully conceiving with IVF and welcoming twin boys into their family. As an avid learner and an active member of many professional societies, Dr. Bloom feels that it is important to continually educate herself on the latest advancements in the field of infertility.
Anthony Brown: Attorney and Manager of Client Services, Circle Surrogacy. Anthony is also the Emeritus Chairman of Men Having Babies. Anthony and his husband were the subjects of CNN's, "In America, Gary and Tony Have a Baby”, a documentary about their journey of having a child through surrogacy. He is also a member of The Family Law Institute of the National Gay and Lesbian Bar Association, and the Committee for Assisted Reproduction of the American Bar Association.
Jen Rachman: Manager of Intended Parent Support, Circle Surrogacy. Jen is licensed clinical social worker, a young adult cancer survivor, and a parent through surrogacy. She earned a Master of Social Work degree from New York University and has over twenty years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. Jen conducts consultations and has represented Circle at events throughout the United States and Europe.
About Circle Surrogacy and Mainline Fertility
Circle Surrogacy is the leading full-service surrogacy agency with an impressive thirty-year track record. To date, Circle has delivered over 3,500 babies to parents via surrogates, guiding each to develop meaningful relationships with a 99.4% success rate. Circle has a dedicated team of tenured experts, including lawyers, social workers, case managers, and accountants. Additionally, we have the invaluable perspective of parents, surrogates, and egg donors on staff, with 44% of our team members having personal fertility journey experience. Circle helps intended parents and surrogates navigate all aspects of the surrogacy journey beyond matchmaking — from legal counseling to insurance coverage to financial planning. We’ve been there, we understand, we’re experienced and ready to help you every step of the way.
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At Main Line Fertility Center, we provide personalized fertility care combined with cutting edge technology at six locations throughout the greater Philadelphia region. That’s why hopeful individuals and couples struggling to conceive turn to Main Line Fertility for expert guidance and advanced fertility options. With world-class reproductive specialists guiding your fertility journey and breakthrough genetic testing to help overcome unseen challenges, you can feel confident knowing your future family is in the right hands. Our in vitro fertilization (IVF) program is recognized for its high pregnancy success rates and our physicians have over 50+ years combined Third Party Reproduction experience. Main Line Fertility is part of The Prelude Network - the largest and fastest-growing network of fertility centers in North America built on providing compassionate care throughout every step of the patient journey.