MHB - Men Having Babies

05/29/2026

Meet Dr. Melvin Thornton of Global Fertility & Genetics - Dr. Thornton joined our Advisory Board this year, and in this video he talks about the challenges for gay men who want to have a child through egg donation and surrogacy.

05/26/2026

Becoming a father no longer has to depend on “finding the one.”

Every year, we see more single gay men pursuing surrogacy on their own and intentionally choosing the path to single fatherhood.

As a nonprofit organization, Men Having Babies is committed to supporting the unique needs of single intended fathers through dedicated support groups, financial assistance, and membership programs tailored to the specific challenges of becoming a parent as a single man.

At the Men Having Babies conference in Atlanta, we’ll host a special session for single gay men who are interested in becoming fathers. Explore the itinerary and join us: menhavingbabies.org/atlanta

05/24/2026

Honored to have Terrell and Jarius at the upcoming Men Having Babies in a Atlanta for an important discussion on gay Black dads representation and visibility.
Check out the entire conference schedule and sign up! menhavingbabies.org/atlanta

05/18/2026

Men Having Babies Conference in Atlanta will have a session on Independent, Semi-Independent and Modular surrogacy journeys, focusing on route options and advice for gay men who are interested in a journey without the help of an agency. This type of route can indeed help with cutting costs but it also adds you a lot of work, as you are taking on the role of an agency coordinator. So you need to know what your job requirements are!

We will discuss strategies and resources for taking a more hands-on approach to your journey, considerations for working with a known (family member or a friend) egg donor or surrogate, services that are required for a safe and ethical surrogacy journey, and more.

Also in the conference, you can learn more and consult with professionals about how to find your egg donor and surrogate, what you need to ask them (and yourself) prior to start working with them and more.

Learn about all the resources Men Having Babies offers the gay community. MHB Atlanta at The W Hotel, June 5-7: menhavingbabies.org/atlanta

05/15/2026

Rev. Darrell Goodwin and his partner, Kentavis, are new dads to a baby girl through surrogacy. Part of the reason they share their parenting journey on Instagram is because they believe visibility is highly important. "We particularly found it hard to find other black couples who went though this process and diversity matters," Rev. Goodwin told us.

The couple says that one of their biggest challenges during their surrogacy journey was navigating uncertainty. "Being far from home, in another country, waiting for our daughter Kyrie’s arrival. It stretched us emotionally and spiritually in ways we didn’t expect, the Rev said.

"What sustained us was faith, the strength of community, and learning to trust what we could not control. We learned how to receive support and stay present through it all. Now, holding Kyrie in our arms, every step, even the hard ones, feels sacred and deeply worth it."

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

As gay men and human rights advocates, it is important for us that the women who help us grow our families will be treated amazingly! We call it Ethical Surrogacy

The importance of following the ethical guideline that was developed to protect surrogates, egg donors and intended parents is huge: we want to be proud of the way in which our kids came to be -- through kindness, friendship, and love. We want EVERYONE involved in giving our children life to come out of the experience happy and well.

At the upcoming Men Having Babies* conference in Atlanta we will discuss ethical surrogacy and how to make sure you follow it if you choose to have biological children. You will hear from gay dads and surrogates which questions you should ask, what is the correct legal and medical procedure, what is the psychological aspect of it, and more.

Check out the full itinerary and make sure to secure your spot, as seats are limited and filling up quickly: menhavingbabies.org/atlanta

It's important to note that this conference is NOT only for guys who are willing to start their journey to fatherhood *right now*. This is also for those who are interested to know more about surrogacy and ways in which our organization works to assist the community of gay men and surrogates.

menhavingbabies.org/atlanta

*Men Having Babies is a not-for-profit organization serving the gay community and is not affiliated with any surrogacy agency or clinic.

05/12/2026

👉 Yes, surrogacy can be expensive — but there are ways to make it more affordable.
👉 Ethical surrogacy is not exploitation — it’s collaboration.
👉 And no, surrogacy is not as simple as “just finding a surrogate” — it’s a complex process that requires education, planning, and support.

In this new article, Men Having Babies helps Gaye Magazine debunk three of the biggest misconceptions about surrogacy ahead of the 2026 Men Having Babies Atlanta Conference.

Read more here:

05/11/2026

THANK YOU BERLIN!!
This weekend, we welcomed intended dads from 15 countries to our MHB Conference in Berlin ❤️

With new programming — including country-specific breakout rooms — we hope these future gay dads are now feeling informed, empowered, and ready to begin their journey to parenthood.

More photos to come 😉

MHB would like to thank our incredible European community partners, whose support made this conference so diverse, authentic, and meaningful: VFLLD & Feel Community (Germany), Meer dan Gewenst (Netherlands), KPH (Poland), Zwanger voor een Ander (Germany), Mes Deux Papas (France), APGL (France), and Homoparentalités (Belgium).

Also thank you to our speakers, to the dads who came to visit (and share from their experience) and volunteers 🙏

Last but not least, thank you to our sponsors, without whom this event wouldn't have been possible: [Platinum Sponsor] Hatch Fertility - Surrogacy & Egg Donation, San Diego Fertility Center [Gold Sponsors] California Fertility Partners, Stronger Together Surrogacy, Family Formers Inc, Utah Fertility Center, New England Fertility, Create Fertility Centre, Gestacy Surrogacy Agency,My Surrogacy Journey [Silver Sponsor] MX Familia, International Fertility Law Group, Inc., Klein Fertility Law, APC, Dreamweaver Surrogacy, Moe Hannah LLP, US Surrogacy LLC [Bronze Sponsors] Global Fertility & Genetics, Baby Shield, Embury & West LLP, Donor Concierge, Florida Fertility Legal Services, International Fertility Insurance, Egg Helpers - Canada, The Newborn Care Solutions Agency and Pacific Fertility Center of Los Angeles.

Our next stop: Atlanta!

05/06/2026

Don’t give up on your dream of becoming a parent.
For gay men, it *is* possible.

The first step is doing the right research—and making sure the information you rely on comes from a non-commercial, unbiased source.

Men Having Babies is a nonprofit led by gay dads, former surrogates, and dedicated allies, committed to helping you navigate this journey with clarity and confidence.

Join us this weekend in Berlin for our conference, featuring a new and improved agenda:

• Compare surrogacy costs using our latest expert tools
• Explore more affordable destinations like Mexico, as well as independent, self-matched, and modular options
• Learn how to find egg donors and surrogates
• Discover how you may access up to $80,000 in inclusive employer benefits

May 8–10 at the Berlin Marriott Hotel
Learn more and register: menhavingbabies.org/berlin