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Men Having Babies
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International nonprofit that helps gay and queer men who wish to have biological children through egg donation and surrogacy.
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
August 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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...
August 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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
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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August 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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
August 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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
August 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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
July 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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
June 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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
May 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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
May 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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
May 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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
May 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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!
April 29, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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
April 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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
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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April 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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
April 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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
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...
menhavingbabies.org
April 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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...
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.
www.metroweekly.com
April 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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
April 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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
April 1, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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
March 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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
March 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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-...
March 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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
March 10, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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!
March 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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
February 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM