ANSWERS TO YOUR SURROGACY AND EGG DONATION QUESTIONS
Are you considering surrogacy and/or egg donation to build your family? We’re here to help. Join us for a free, virtual webinar on Wednesday, March 24th at 2:00pm PT/5:00pm ET.
Event Description:
Join Founder & Managing Director of the Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute (EDSI) Parham Zar and Reproductive Specialist Dr. Melvin Thornton for a FREE, virtual information session on surrogacy and egg donation. Parham and Dr. Thornton will be sharing information intended to best help you navigate your options and collectively determine the best plan to achieve your personal family goals via surrogacy and egg donation.
Topics of Discussion Will Include:
- Surrogacy 101 - What Is Surrogacy
- Your Surrogacy Support Team - Where Fertility Specialists & Third-party Assisted Reproduction Agencies Fit In
- Surrogate and Eggo Donor Screening - What is involved
- A Definitive Step-by-Step Look at the Surrogacy and Egg Donation Process - From Meeting Your Physician to Delivery
- Affording Surrogacy - Financing for Intended Parents
- Navigating the Legal Process - Surrogacy Laws by State
- Finding a Reputable Third-party Assisted Reproduction Agency
Space is limited, so please RSVP today! Upon registering you will receive a link to join the webinar. Questions? Email [email protected] or call (310) 209-1898.
Meet Our Surrogacy Experts:
Parham Zar is the founder and managing director of the Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute (EDSI). During his tenure at EDSI, Parham has helped thousands of intended parents bring their dream of parenthood to fruition. He is deeply invested in creating a more compassionate and open dialogue around infertility and reproductive challenges; issues that affect an estimated 15 percent of couples globally. As a leading expert within the third-party assisted reproduction industry, Parham has served as a vital resource to New York legislators tasked with writing state surrogacy laws, and is the author of the upcoming book, “Should I Get a Surrogate: Answering the Questions You Have, and Some You Didn’t Know to Ask”.
Dr. Melvin H. Thornton II is double-board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Thornton completed his OB/GYN internship and residency, as well as his Reproductive Medicine fellowship, at the University of Southern California. He received additional training in advanced reproductive surgery at The Cleveland Clinic before joining the faculty at Columbia University. Dr. Thornton has dedicated many years to teaching and mentoring medical students and gives board review lectures for OB/GYN, Family Medicine and Pediatrics residents. He is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), The American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and currently practices in New York City and Connecticut at the Rejuvenating Fertility Center and Global Fertility & Genetics. Dr. Thornton has been helping families in the Tri-state for over 25 years. He is one of the world’s leading experts in egg donation and surrogacy, and has conducted extensive research in fertility treatment for HIV+ couples. His patients describe him as a reassuring, caring and personable physician.
