New York, New York (PRWEB) June 02, 2016
National nonprofit organization, Path2Parenthood (P2P) and California Cryobank, announced today that their next Gay Women’s Gathering: An Evening on Lesbian Pregnancy is coming back to Washington, D.C. The free event will be held at St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church on Wednesday, June 15th from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The highly acclaimed series, now in its fourth year, focuses on educating gay women with critical information they need when considering pregnancy. A core focus on family-building safety for LGBT families, from legal and medical perspectives, is stressed. Issues discussed include the real differences between known and unknown sperm donors, deciding upon at-home pregnancy options or opting to conceive in a medical setting, and how to’s about fertility health. The relaxed and conversational event will feature dedicated local professionals, Meryl Rosenberg, Esq. of ARTparenting and Barbara Osborn, M.D. of Shady Grove Fertility.
“Path2Parenthood is bringing our Gay Women’s Gathering series back to Washington D.C., in response to the overwhelming number of requests we have had from women in the area, who are ready to build their families and want information on how to do it safely. We are grateful to our generous sponsor, California Cryobank, for their support of our work with the LGBT community,” says P2P Executive Director, Ken Mosesian.
“Finding a sperm donor, selecting an insemination procedure, and protecting both parents’ legal rights can all have significant, long-term, financial, medical and emotional impact on a lesbian family,” stated Scott Brown, Director of Client Experience & Communications at California Cryobank. Brown, a faculty member for the event also stated, “California Cryobank is proud to be part of this incredibly important evening of family building education and support.”
The event will take place on Wednesday, June 15th from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at St. Stephen & the Incarnation Episcopal Church, 1525 Newton St. NW, Washington D.C. 20010.
The evening is focused on the lesbian community, but all are welcome to attend. A drawing for one free vial of sperm from the donor of your choice, valued at $595-$795, will take place, compliments of California Cryobank. Refreshments will be served and educational gift bags given to all participants. The events are free, but reservations are preferred. Call Corey Whelan at 718-853.1411 or email corey(at)path2parenthood(dot)org
About Path2Parenthood: Path2Parenthood is an inclusive organization committed to helping people create their families of choice by providing leading-edge outreach programs and timely educational information. The scope of our work encompasses reproductive health, infertility prevention and treatment, and family-building options including adoption and third party solutions. Path2Parenthood is a national, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization headquartered in
New York City.
Contact Info:
Corey Whelan
Program Director
(718) 853-1411
corey(at)path2parenthood(dot)org