MHB - Men Having Babies

09/01/2026

Choosing your surrogacy destination is a key part of a gay man's decision to have a child through surrogacy. You want to make it ethical — and you want to make it legal.

"Legal" means the baby who's born is YOURS. It means having all the paperwork required by both the birth country and your home country to secure your guardianship. And it means protecting your surrogate and your egg donor with the legal documents they need, too.

The laws of the country where your baby is born matter enormously — especially for gay men.

At the upcoming Men Having Babies conference in New York, we'll dive deep into these legal issues and give you the chance to consult directly with attorneys about your specific region. Don't miss the opportunity to learn --> menhavingbabies.org/ny

08/31/2026

Growing your family through egg donation and surrogacy means facing a lot of questions you might not have answers to. Most gay men — couples and singles alike — run into the same ones: How much does it cost? How do we match with a surrogate? Where do we even begin?

At Men Having Babies, we understand how overwhelming the amount of commercial information and options out there can be — and we believe a good decision is an informed one. That's why at our upcoming conference in Chicago, you'll get:

👉Easy-to-understand information on where and how to start
👉An introduction of all the resources available for our community to make the whole process easier on you
👉Guidance on budgeting and overview of providers and procedures
👉AND a supportive community of gay dads, surrogates, allies, and prospective dads like you

Don't miss the Men Having Babies conference — whether you're starting your journey to fatherhood NOW or just thinking about it for sometime in the future: menhavingbabies.org/chicago

08/30/2026

Considering surrogacy outside the U.S. and Canada? Intended parents should carefully weigh factors like legal parentage and lawfulness, national and local surrogacy regulations, and the opportunity to meet the surrogate before pregnancy begins, among other key considerations.

Read the full breakdown in our Article Library: https://menhavingbabies.org/news/user-view/post.php?permalink=mhb-guidelines-for-safe-legal-and-ethical-surrogacy-abroad

08/29/2026

Trent and Brad Dunn can finally move forward with their dream of becoming dads after becoming the first same-sex couple approved for surrogacy by Western Australia’s Reproductive Technology Council.

Trent and Brad Dunn can finally move forward with their dream of becoming dads after becoming the first same-sex couple approved for surrogacy by Western Australia’s Reproductive Technology Counci…

08/28/2026

Frequently Asked Questions about our Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP), including:
How can I apply?
What is the income threshold?
Can I apply if I live outside the United States?..and more:
https://menhavingbabies.org/surrogacy-resources/faqs/gpap/

08/26/2026

Learn how you can grow your family in 2026!

The journey to parenthood through surrogacy is a life-changing decision for intended fathers. But it can also be an overwhelming process, full of uncertainties and unknowns. That's why we're here.

With nearly two decades of experience worldwide, and thousands of gay dads who took their first step toward parenthood at our conferences, MHB is the safest first step you can take toward getting guidance through the process.

MHB is not a commercial company. It's a community organization made up of gay dads, surrogates, egg donors, and allies. We have our community's interests at heart, and we believe that informed decisions lead to better — and more affordable! — surrogacy journeys.

Join us to learn about surrogacy, including guidance on budgeting, choosing providers, and pursuing ethical surrogacy in the USA and abroad.

MHB in New York City, September 25-27: menhavingbabies.org/ny

08/20/2026

Are your children on, or about to start, their path to parenthood via surrogacy?

This free webinar brings together four grandparents who will share their perspectives on their sons' surrogacy journeys — from coming out, to explaining surrogacy to friends and family, to navigating common misconceptions. Hear it all from a grandparent's unique point of view.

Wednesday, August 26 at 1pm Eastern.
Sign up: https://menhavingbabies.org/surrogacy-seminars/upcoming/user-view/post.php?permalink=webinar-for-intended-grandparents

08/19/2026

MHB's Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP) has two stages: Stage I provides significant discounts for your surrogacy journey, and Stage II offers pro-bono services from participating providers, with the MHB team by your side every step of the way.

Learn more about GPAP at menhavingbabies.org/assistance

08/18/2026

When's the best time to start?

Short answer: as soon as possible.

If you're thinking about having children, understanding the surrogacy process — the medical, legal, and financial implications — gives you a clear idea of what it will take once you decide to actively start. It also helps you arrange your life and prepare financially well ahead of time.

At the Men Having Babies conference, you'll learn about every stage of the journey: what to consider when starting the process, choosing an egg donor, and matching with a surrogate. You'll also get a clear picture of costs, the variables that affect price, and the assistance programs Men Having Babies offers.

The Men Having Babies conference takes place in New York City, September 25-27, at the Westin New York at Times Square. Learn more at menhavingbabies.org/ny

08/17/2026

Compare costs and view costs estimates for your surrogacy journey!

Men Having Babies' Surrogacy Advisor Directory allows prospective parents understand estimate costs for surrogacy journey as well as compare providers side by side*. Check out this tutorial video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cacO9P95LVM

See the list of gay-friendly, ethical providers in the MHB Newtork: https://surrogacyadvisor.menhavingbabies.org/surrogacy-directory

*Disclaimer: Surrogacy Advisor is not meant to be used as a budgeting tool.