4th Annual Paths to Parenthood Conference
Fertile Dream’s 4th Annual Paths to Parenthood Conference will be
taking place at the Orlando Marriott on Sunday, May 4th.
Why am I telling you this? Besides the fact that there seems to be a great lineup of speakers, it is FREE!
Yes, completely free. The conference runs from 8 am to 4:30 pm and your free admission includes breakfast and dinner.
The following information is from www.fertiledreams.org:
If you are trying to start a family, but have questions, reproductive health and adoption experts will be available to answer questions on the latest advances in as well as adoption.
Fertility and adoption experts include:
Alice Domar, PhD, Director, Mind/Body Services, Boston IVF, Assistant Professor, Ob/GYN and Reproductive Biology, Harvard Medical School – Dr. Domar will speak about the connection between stress and infertility.
Marc Hughes, PhD, MD, Director, Genesis Genetics Institute, Detroit – Dr. Hughes will discuss advances in IVF.
David L. Keefe, MD – Professor/Chairman, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of South Florida, Tampa. Dr. Keefe will discuss recurrent pregnancy loss causes and treatments.
Ricardo Loret de Mola, MD , Reproductive Endocrinologist & Infertility Specialist, Assistant Professor of Reproductive Biology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland – Dr. Loret de Mola will discuss fertility in women over 35.
Sejal Patel, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist & Infertility Specialist, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Orlando – Dr. Patel will speak on Advances in Reproductive Surgery.
Laurel Stadtmauer, MD/PhD, Reproductive Endocrinologist & Infertility Specialist, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk – Dr. Stadtmauer will speak on third party reproduction (egg donation, embryo adoption and surrogacy) as well as polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Stephen Shaban , MD, Male Reproductive Urologist, North Carolina Urological Associates, Chapel Hill – Dr. Shaban will discuss male reproductive issues and various treatment options.
Charlotte H. Danciu, Attorney, Delray Beach, Florida – Ms. Danciu, practices family and reproductive law, will discuss adoption, gestational and traditional surrogacy, and embryo donation.
Lori Fraas, licensed clinical social worker and president of Adoption Support Services of Florida, Orlando – Ms. Fraas will discuss paths to successful adoption and affordable adoption.
Nicole Witt, MBA, The Adoption Consultancy, Brandon, Florida – Ms. Witt will discuss paths to adoption
Space is limited, so they recommend that you register online at www.fertiledreams.org or by calling 407-672-1106.
Fertile Dreams, Inc is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to empower those touched by fertility issues through prevention, education, and advocacy. It is committed to redefining public perceptions of infertility by facilitating dialogue, dispelling myths, and championing for fertility rights, thereby eradicating the stigma that exists today.
I would love to know if any of my readers were planning to attend. Please let me know!
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2 opinions for 4th Annual Paths to Parenthood Conference
Mrs. Impatient
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Wow, I wish that was over here! I’m jealous of anyone who gets to go!
Rayven, 2x gestational surrogate
Apr 15, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Wish I could make it! I’m further south in Florida and in the final stretch with my 3rd surro-baby…doc won’t let me travel in May. :(
Sounds awesome!!
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