The Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy - SEEDS

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The Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy - SEEDS Third-party family building deserves a shared standard. Resources and updates here. SEEDS will not have legislative authority, only advisory status.

SEEDS ETHICS defines and upholds the highest ethical standards for agencies, professionals, and the ART community. Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy (SEEDS) was created by owners of egg donation and surrogacy agencies to define and classify a set of standards that are intended to apply to all such agencies in the United States. It is, however, the intention of SEEDS' founding members to expand the organization in size and outreach to the point that SEEDS' recommendations will have a major influence and impact on future egg donation and surrogacy legislation. SEEDS' goal is to raise the standards by which agencies carry out their work in order to transcend any negative impressions that may have developed from the poor practices of a small number of agencies. Our intention is to reassure potential donors, their families, intended parents and the general public that egg donation and surrogacy can be safe, ethical options for all parties involved to overcome the problem of infertility.

Want to put your organization front and center at the SEEDS Fall 2026 Conference in Irvine, California? 🌱✨There are stil...
09/14/2026

Want to put your organization front and center at the SEEDS Fall 2026 Conference in Irvine, California? 🌱✨

There are still several opportunities to get involved, support SEEDS, and showcase your organization to our community!

SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE:
🍸 Cocktail Party Sponsorship
💬 Lunch Roundtable Sponsorship
🎥 Commercial Opportunity
☕ Breakfast Sponsorship
☕ AM Coffee Sponsorship
🍿 Swag Bag Snack Sponsorship

⏰ Important deadlines are approaching:
• Lunch Roundtable topics due October 1
• Commercials due October 15
• Cocktail Party, Breakfast, AM Coffee & Swag Bag Snack signage deadlines: October 28

CONFERENCE AUCTION OPPORTUNITIES:
🔨 Step & Repeat
🛍️ Swag Bags
🎟️ Lanyards
📶 WiFi

Some auction opportunities still have no current bids, so don’t miss your chance to get your organization noticed!

⏰ Auction bidding closes October 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.

Whether through a sponsorship or an auction opportunity, there are plenty of ways to increase your organization’s visibility while supporting SEEDS and our Fall Conference.

Visit the links in our bio for sponsorship details and to place your auction bids.

We can’t wait to see you in Irvine! 🌱☀️

Introducing the theme of the SEEDS Fall 2026 Conference 🌱✨ TRUST IS THE STANDARD ✨Trust is at the heart of everything we...
09/14/2026

Introducing the theme of the SEEDS Fall 2026 Conference 🌱

✨ TRUST IS THE STANDARD ✨

Trust is at the heart of everything we do. It shapes our relationships, strengthens our community, and sets the foundation for ethical practices across third-party reproduction.

This November, we’re bringing the SEEDS community together in Irvine, California to explore how we can continue building trust through people, practice, and progress.

📍 Irvine, California
📅 November 5 & 6, 2026

Together, we can continue raising the standard for our industry and building a stronger tomorrow.

We can’t wait to see you in California! 🌴

📣 Fall 2026 Conference registration is now open for SEEDS Members! Don’t miss out on early bird pricing until this Frida...
08/18/2026

📣 Fall 2026 Conference registration is now open for SEEDS Members! Don’t miss out on early bird pricing until this Friday, 8/21.

Regular member registration: 8/22-10/22
Late member registration: 10/23-10/29
Non-Profit member registration: 8/6-10/29

Regular non-member registration: 8/22-10/22
Late non-member registration: 10/23-10/29

We are thrilled to announce Angela Hartshorn as the new Executive Director of SEEDS.Angela brings more than 30 years of ...
07/22/2026

We are thrilled to announce Angela Hartshorn as the new Executive Director of SEEDS.

Angela brings more than 30 years of experience in third-party reproduction, with a career that spans fertility patient care, clinical operations, FDA regulatory compliance, and the development of donor and surrogacy programs. Her leadership has helped shape programs and operations across organizations of every size—from independent fertility practices to large multisite networks.

What makes Angela’s leadership especially meaningful is that her expertise extends far beyond her professional accomplishments. She has experienced the fertility journey personally as an egg donor, gestational carrier, fertility patient, and mother to a large blended family that includes donor-conceived individuals. This unique perspective gives her a profound understanding of the people and families at the heart of our work.
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In Angela’s words:

“My vision for SEEDS is for us to become the organization people think of first when ethics in our field is considered... I envision SEEDS to be a lighthouse in the sea of complexity third-party reproduction can become. I am grateful for the trust, and ready to get to work.”
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That vision beautifully reflects the mission of SEEDS: to champion ethical practices, elevate professional standards, and serve as a trusted resource for intended parents, donors, surrogates, professionals, clinics, and policymakers alike.

Please join us in welcoming Angela to this important leadership role. We are excited for the future of SEEDS and the impact we will continue to make together under her guidance.

Congratulations, Angela! We are honored to have you leading the way.

Board nomination voting is now open! 🗳️If you are your organization’s designated Bundle Coordinator, please check your e...
07/14/2026

Board nomination voting is now open! 🗳️

If you are your organization’s designated Bundle Coordinator, please check your email for your unique voting link and instructions.

✔️ Each SEEDS member organization receives one vote, submitted by its designated Bundle Coordinator.

If you are not your organization’s Bundle Coordinator, no action is needed at this time.

Thank you to all of our member organizations for helping shape the future leadership of SEEDS Ethics through your participation in this important process.

06/23/2026

Ever been told you have “main character energy” or that you could talk to a brick wall and make it feel welcome? Then friend… the SEEDS stage might just be your natural habitat. The SEEDS Conference Committee is looking for emcees who can hype a room, love our community loud, and sprinkle a little joyful chaos along the way. If that sounds like your kind of fun, slide into our messages or email [email protected] and let’s make some conference magic together. 💛🎤

That’s a wrap on the SEEDS 2026 Conference in Atlanta 💚🌱Thank you to everyone who attended, spoke, and helped make this ...
05/18/2026

That’s a wrap on the SEEDS 2026 Conference in Atlanta 💚🌱

Thank you to everyone who attended, spoke, and helped make this conference such a success. We are especially grateful to our sponsors for your support and partnership in advancing third party reproduction.

So many meaningful conversations, connections, and memories made this week. Until next time! ✨

Surrogacy FamilyBuilding

04/22/2026

Where ethics meets action.

SEEDS is a community of professionals committed to shaping a more transparent, ethical future for egg donation and surrogacy.

Through our biannual conferences, we bring leaders together to exchange ideas, address evolving challenges, and collaboratively define best practices in third-party reproduction.

This week is National Infertility Awareness Week (April 20–26). A week dedicated to breaking the silence around infertil...
04/20/2026

This week is National Infertility Awareness Week (April 20–26). A week dedicated to breaking the silence around infertility and honoring every path to parenthood.
1 in 6 people of reproductive age experience infertility. That’s millions of people navigating grief, hope, and resilience, often without saying a word. For many, surrogacy and egg donation become part of that journey, made possible by donors and surrogates who show up in an extraordinary way.

Swipe through to learn more about what this week means, and how you can show up for the people in your life. 💚

This week is National Infertility Awareness Week (April 20–26). A week dedicated to breaking the silence around infertil...
04/20/2026

This week is National Infertility Awareness Week (April 20–26). A week dedicated to breaking the silence around infertility and honoring every path to parenthood.
1 in 6 people of reproductive age experience infertility. That’s millions of people navigating grief, hope, and resilience, often without saying a word. For many, surrogacy and egg donation become part of that journey, made possible by donors and surrogates who show up in an extraordinary way.

Swipe through to learn more about what this week means, and how you can show up for the people in your life. 💚

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