Demystifying Third-Party Reproduction: Donor Conception & Surrogacy
Building a family through donor conception or surrogacy can bring meaningful possibilities—and plenty of questions.
Join us for a multidisciplinary panel exploring the medical, legal, practical, emotional, and relationship considerations of the intended-parent journey. Whether you’re beginning to explore your options or already navigating the process, this conversation offers information and perspectives to help you feel more informed and supported.
We’ll discuss:
Understanding donor conception and gestational surrogacy pathways
Medical considerations and navigating fertility care
Legal planning, donor and surrogacy arrangements, and parentage
Fertility nursing support and patient navigation
Emotional readiness, relationship dynamics, and intended-parent consultations
The considerations and debate surrounding elective surrogacy without a medical indication
The conversation will include moderated discussion followed by audience Q&A.
Meet the panel
Briana Rudick, MD
Director, Third Party Reproduction Program, Columbia University Fertility Center. A reproductive endocrinologist with expertise in LGBTQ+ family building, egg donation, gestational surrogacy, and fertility preservation.
Brian Levine, MD, MS, FACOG
Founding Partner and Practice Director, CCRM New York; Founder and CEO, Nodal. A fertility specialist whose work spans IVF, fertility preservation, and making surrogacy more transparent and accessible.
Rose Vacanti Gilroy, Esq.
Associate in the Fertility Law practice at Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP (SSRGA). Licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, Rose helps intended parents navigate donor arrangements, surrogacy, and parentage.
Ashlee Laroue, BSN, RN & Laura Weppler, BSN, RN, CFD
Fertility nurses and co-founders of Rooted Fertility Co., bringing fertility nursing expertise, patient education, and guidance throughout the family-building process.
Jessica Erickson, LCSW & Kristina D’Antonio, LCSW
Psychotherapists and co-founders of Sana Psychotherapy, addressing the emotional and relationship considerations of third-party reproduction, including intended-parent consultations.
Bring your questions and join us for an informative, thoughtful conversation about the different paths to parenthood.