New York Times, “Coming to US for Baby, and Womb to Carry It” by Tamar Lewin
We have seen a marked increase in straight and gay European, Asian, and South American singles and couples coming to us as intended parents eager to pursue surrogacy. It is important to establish a proper legal foundation for these transnational cases (as well as for those involving donor eggs). The immigration component is critical–we always […]
Many egg-donor recruiters ignore ethical standards
According to a survey published in Fertility and Sterility, about a third of about 100 donor recruitment organizations studied do not adhere to the ASRM’s ethical guidelines. These guidelines include the minimum age of 21 for egg donors, the cap on donor compensation of 10K, and a compensation rate not based on donor characteristics or […]
So Eager for Grandchildren, They’re Paying the Egg-Freezing Clinic
Some observations on The New York Times article today: Firstly, IVF is so expensive that even mature adults with established careers need their parents to pay for it. Secondly, most eggs retrieved and frozen are not viable, that is, they will not become healthy embryos that result in live births. A typical result of a […]
SLATE: Mother Country (on citizenship of babies conceived by IVF outside the US)
Sanford Benardo quoted in Slate article by Sarah Elizabeth Richards.
Sanford Benardo Makes an Appearance on The View
Sanford M. Benardo, Esq., president of Northeast Assisted Fertility Group, appeared on ABC’s The View this week, in an exciting episode co-hosted by special guest Giuliana Rancic focusing on surrogacy. Update – A summary of what was discussed: Where is Surrogacy legal? What is the difference between ‘Traditional’ and ‘Gestational’ surrogacy? What makes a good surrogate? If you would like […]
Sanford Benardo Speaks at Albany Law School
Sanford M. Benardo will be speaking at the Albany Law School on October 28. The Albany Law Journal of Science and Technology has dedicated its 20th anniversary symposium to assisted reproductive technology and Sanford’s talk will cover the concerns of recipients and concerns of donors in egg donor contracts. Click here for more info. (The symposium can always […]
Fertility Laws in the US vs Canada
The following is a response to “The Human Egg Trade (How Canada’s Fertility Laws are failing donors, doctors, and parents)”. The situation in Canada demonstrates how a lack of clear regulations for egg donation has a ripple effect of deviance from standard protocols in other parts of the process. The egg donation arrangement where a young […]
Kathy Benardo interviewed by Reuters
See the article, “Egg donors rise as U.S economy falls”. “Remember that egg donation helps a lot of people; it is safe if done by a professional, medically-ethical clinic. It helps the donor, and it helps the recipients have a child.”– Kathy Benardo, Northeast Assisted Fertility Group
Should I Tell My Child He/She was Conceived With a Donor Egg?
Of course, only you can make a decision about your child. But in my experience, openness and honesty is rewarded with respect. On the other hand, secrecy and deception fosters anger and resentment. Your child will love you no less with the knowledge about his or her conception. It does not threaten the family unit […]
CNN’s coverage of octuplets and fertility clinics
CNN has run an article, “Six embryos?! How to avoid a fertility fiasco” which spotlights the birth of octuplets to Nadya Suleman last month, and the picture this has painted of fertility clinics. This article demonstrates how important the ASRM’s guidelines are in keeping fertility treatment safe as well as free of government intervention. Make […]
