third party reproduction

Egg Donation - Alot is currently being said about egg donors and their "place" in this world of third party family building. First, we had Melanie Thernstrom and her "twiblings", then we are seeing the reinvigeration of "Eggsploitation." I actually congratulate Jennifer Lahl on winning a California Independent Film Award, as her film is creating a discourse that is needed, albeit on the sensational side.

The NYC Gathering November 14, 2010
Upper West Side, 12:30-5:30pm

~Considering and Creating Strong Families~
A Day of Peer Groups and Professionally Led Support, Education and Roundtable Discussions for the Third Party Reproduction and Parenting Community

Topics Include:
Disclosure for Ages and Stages of Development ~ Family Communications
Known and Unknown Donation ~ Acupuncture for Fertility ~
Traveling for Donor IVF~ART Patient as ART Legal Client
Children’s Book Review ~ Creating Your Own Photo-Story book
Choice Parenting and Donor Selection ~ Nature and Nurture

Canada - Alot going on in Canada this past week, including interesting issues being presented in the "sperm donor" case. Case in now in the hands of the judge - not sure on timeline for decision.

Alberta - definition of parenthood:

New legislation in Alberta, Canada looks to change the legal definition of parenthood. An update to the law would “make sure child support orders can be enforced in cases where children are born using assisted reproduction.”