Pride Angel at the Alternative Parenting Show 2014

The Alternative Parenting Show had another successful exhibition at the weekend. It provided a one-stop shop, which gave valuable information to same-sex and heterosexual couples and single men and women on how to make the dream of having a family a reality. In today's society families are made up of all different combinations, however this brings the need for fresh information. The show included advice from leading experts in their field on how to navigate through the minefield of having a child. Top areas included legal provisions, surrogacy, fertility, co-parenting, fostering and adoption. The one day event provided people with the opportunity to chat in an informal atmosphere to the experts who could give the answers needed. Pride Angel were delighted to have exhibited and enjoyed being able to answer the many questions asked about starting a family with the help of a known sperm or egg donor. The show was run by event and publishing specialist Square Peg Media.

And baby makes three' at the Building Families Show

So the two of you are more than happy, but do you want more? Have you ever considered you might be ready for a baby? More and more same sex partners are taking the steps to provide a secure and loving family. Society’s attitude towards gay parenting has changed too. Nowadays, an increasing number of gay people are seriously considering parenthood as a viable option. Attitudes have changed because people are experiencing problems conceiving a child for a variety of reasons, with one in six couples now seeking help in trying for a child. With figures like this, many people are heading down to the Building Families Show, at the Hilton, London Metropole on 6th April 2013. Infertility, for any reason, can take you to a lonely and desperate place. But it also expresses inner strength you didn’t know you had. Building Families brings together the world’s leading IVF & Surrogacy specialists and showcases the most diverse range of innovative methods and technologies to make surrogacy and sperm or egg donation work for you. The unique event will bring the professionals and the general public together under one roof to discuss options for the next chapter in your journey and advise you on how to start, or help your family grow – through the help of IVF, surrogacy or egg donation. Building Families presents a perfect opportunity to boost and update your knowledge of the world of Surrogacy and Gamete Donation and to meet new friends. As a potential or intended parent you will get support from other people going through IVF, surrogacy or gamete donation, and the experts will talk you through your options as an individual. It is a fantastic opportunity to hear what the process of becoming a parent would be like for you, by discussing your future with exhibitors, including: British Surrogacy Centre; Simply Fertility and California Fertility Partners – who together, have over 30 years’ of experience. Plus, there will be seminars all day, which will be held by world class experts who will discuss the options for your journey, or explain their own steps into parenthood. Speakers will include Anne-Marie Hutchinson, OBE, Tony Drewitt-Barlow, on his personal surrogacy journey and a designated question time with experts from The California Fertility Partnership, Dawson Cornwell and Andrea Bryman. Entry is free if you pre-register and you will be surrounded by people waiting to work for you – to give you what you need and tohelp create the family you have always dreamed of. Everything you always thought you couldn’t have, you now can, and leading experts are waiting to help. So what are you waiting for? Go down, and make the most of the day and start on the exciting journey of becoming a parent. After all good things come in threes Article: 15th March 2013

The Building Families Show - London April 2013

The Building Families Show 2013 will be bringing together the world’s leading IVF, fertility and surrogacy specialists together under one roof. Here, they will showcase the variety of methods and cutting edge technologies to make surrogacy and gamete donation work for you. Each year Building Families will aim to hold two or more exhibitions around the world, one in Europe then branching out to the United States, Asia and Australia. We will also be holding seminars and workshops throughout each show, with leading industry experts taking pole position providing full and informative talks in their chosen specialist field. Building Families is dedicated to providing its visitors with the highest quality of companies, experts and agencies to showcase their innovative methods which lead to countless successes. Building Families is an exhibition for anybody, whether a couple or individual that wishes to start or extend their family. “With 1 in 6 couples seeking help in trying for a child, infertility has become an epidemic of our generation”. The inaugural exhibition will be held on 6th April 2013, at The Hilton, London Metropole in their largest space, The Monarch Suite. The Building Families Show 2013 has already amassed a great amount of support from many of the clinics, agencies, legal firms and media outlets involved within the industry and the headline sponsors of the show, The British Surrogacy Centre, New England Fertility Institute, California Fertility Partners, Dawson Cornwell and The Reproductive Law Centre are some of the world’s foremost pioneers in their fields. Our seminar programme for the London show has the highest calibre of speakers from around the world, including Barrie Drewitt-Barlow – The British Surrogacy Centre, Dr Gad Lavy – New England Fertility Institute, Dr Susan Treiser – IVF New Jersey and Anne-Marie Hutchinson OBE – Dawson Cornwell. They will all be hosting seminars on chosen topics to cover all aspects from immigration, egg & sperm donation, to IVF and fertility treatments. Amongst our growing list of exhibitors are Pride Angel, IVF New Jersey, DuoFertility, The Essex Sperm Bank, A City Law Firm and Natalie Gamble Associates, along with our headline sponsors. Our current media partnerships are with Pride Life magazine, GayTimes and Diva magazines, Pink Parenting and Fertility Road magazines, GayNI magazine, along with Gaydar and Gaydio radio stations. This opportunity is too big to miss out on. You can register online for FREE admission at www.buildingfamilies.co.uk Click on FREE ADMISSION to register to get your free tickets today. If you have any questions or queries regarding the show please contact David Farr – Director of Events on +44 (0)1621 878 658, or via email david@redcowevents.com We look forward to seeing you at what is already being described as the largest show of its kind anywhere in Europe. Article: 22nd August 2012 www.buildingfamilies.co.uk

Building Families - Surrogacy and gamete donation show London 2013

Building Families brings together the world’s leading IVF & Surrogacy specialists and showcases the most diverse range of innovative methods and technologies to make surrogacy and egg/sperm donation work for you. Each year, Building Families will be holding two shows that will consist of seminars presented by industry professionals and exhibition/meeting spaces that will bring the world’s leading Surrogacy and gamete donation professionals together under one roof. Each year the venues will change, but each year the shows will be held at one European capital City and the other in a major US state. The show will take place at The Hilton, London Metropole Hotel in April 2013. Building Families is a unique bi-annual event dedicated to Practitioners, Specialists, Agency owners and students in the field of IVF and Surrogacy. The aim of the show is to bring these professionals together with not only their peers, but the general public who might be looking to start a family or grow their family with the help of surrogacy or gamete donation. "With 1 in 6 couples seeking help in trying for a child, infertility has become an epidemic of our generation" Building Families presents a perfect opportunity for all participants to boost and update their knowledge in the world of Surrogacy and Gamete Donation and to meet new contacts. Additionally, the seminar program provides an ideal setting for specialists and practitioners in this field to strengthen existing collaborations and develop new ones with their counterparts from all over the world. But also gives the general public or those wanting to know the process of surrogacy and gamete donation, the insight into your world! In addition to the excellent educational opportunities, a specialised exhibition held in conjunction with the seminars, provides an avenue for business entities in the industry to showcase and promote the most up-to-date skills and practices. "This Show is Certainly one not to miss" N Kelly - Vice President British Surrogacy Centre. Avertorial: 31st May 2012 www.buildingfamilies.co.uk