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What is Reciprocal IVF? How is Reciprocal IVF done? What are the legal issues associated with Reciprocal IVF? What is Co-maternity? What is Concurrent IVF? What is Effortless IVF? What about donor sperm? If you want answers to any of these questions check out this article all about RECIPROCAL IVF and other family building options […]

Now that CDC guidelines are relaxing and borders are opening everyone is excited to make travel plans. For LGBTQ+ parents and those who grew their families through assisted reproduction, be sure you secure parental rights to your children before traveling to another country – especially one that is not friendly to same-sex couples. Read Sandra […]

If your journey to parenthood requires the assistance of an egg donor, you may be wondering where to start. Whether you are a same-sex or heterosexual couple, you should always start by talking with your reproductive endocrinologist about what is medically possible before deciding how to proceed. This will ensure you are informed when making […]

If you are curious about surrogacy in Maine, whether you are considering becoming a surrogate or hoping to grow your family via surrogacy, listen to our panel discussion about why Maine is a great place for a surrogacy journey! Panelists: Dr. Ben Lannon, Boston IVF Janene Oleaga, Oleaga Law LLC Jennifer White, New England Surrogacy […]

The big-hearted and ever-inspiring Gena Jaffe of connecting rainbows allowed me to share a few words about transgender assisted reproduction and fertility preservation on her blog (below): Trans Parents and Assisted Reproduction. Gena founded connecting rainbows to connect LGBTQ+ families with attorneys and fertility specialists throughout the US and Canada who specifically serve their needs […]

My interview with Rachel Wexler, Esq. of the Trachman Law Center, about what healthcare practitioners and clinics operating in New York should know about the newly effective Child-Parent Security Act. 1 – Know the New York Surrogates’ Bill of Rights and educate your staff accordingly. 2 – Be informed regarding New York Department of Health’s […]

Today, February 15, 2021, the Child-Parent Security Act legalizing compensated gestational surrogacy in New York becomes effective! What does this mean? This means Intended Parents can secure their legal parentage to their child conceived via assisted reproduction at the time of birth. This means single women having babies with the assistance of sperm donors can […]

Image Credit: @carlosdetoro Read Janene Oleaga’s article for Kindbody here: LGBTQ+ Family Building Options: Assisted Reproduction For more information on assisted reproduction and third-party reproduction options available to LGBTQ+ individuals and same-sex couples, please reach out to Janene Oleaga via her websites: www.mainereproductionlawyer.com www.NYreproductionlawyer.comKindbody provides fertility, gynecology, and wellness services in modern, tech-enabled clinics. Kindbody […]

The Gestational Carrier Contract is an agreement between the intended parents and the gestational carrier and the gestational carrier’s spouse (if she is married). The Gestational Carrier Contract, also known as the Gestational Carrier Agreement, should address the legal relationship between the parties, the rights and obligations of the parties, and other sensitive issues as […]

The New York Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA) is unique in that it includes a list of non-waivable rights for individuals acting as surrogates in New York. These rights are guaranteed to all surrogates in New York whether or not New York law is applied in the Gestational Carrier Agreement.Note: The term “surrogate” as used in […]