Seminar Programme Melbourne 2025
Join Wish for a Baby Australia in Melbourne on Saturday 17th May 2025 for an inspiring seminar program that offers vital information for planning your path to parenthood. Featuring sessions led by specialists in assisted reproductive technology (ART), the program covers a range of topics, from cutting-edge fertility treatments and IVF success rates to Egg Donation and Surrogacy. Combining the latest innovations with holistic strategies, this event provides you with the tools and knowledge to move forward with confidence.
The Rainbow Theatre is sponsored by Werts and Werts.

Saturday, 17th May 2025
10:30 am
Fertility Foundations: The Role of Nutrition in Getting Pregnant
30 minutes
The Science & Learning Theatre
In this empowering and practical session, fertility dietitian Celeste
Costanzo unpacks the science behind how nutrition impacts your chances
of getting pregnant—naturally or with fertility treatments...
In this empowering and practical session, fertility dietitian Celeste Costanzo unpacks the science behind how nutrition impacts your chances of getting pregnant—naturally or with fertility treatments like IUI and IVF. You’ll learn why what you eat matters for hormone balance, egg quality, and implantation, and walk away with easy-to-understand strategies to nourish your body for conception. Whether you're just starting to try or navigating fertility challenges, this session will give you the confidence, clarity, and tools to make food choices that actually support your reproductive health—without the overwhelm or restriction.
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11:00 am
Egg Donation & Surrogacy: The clinics role
30 minutes
The Rainbow Theatre
We will provide guidance on the medical screening and approval process for egg donors and surrogates. Additionally, we'll review the steps and timelines involved when working with egg donors and surrogates.
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11:15 am
Fertility 101 - factors affecting fertility and how to boost your fertility and chances of success
30 minutes
The Science & Learning Theatre
11:45 am
Family Building in the US: Egg Donation and Surrogacy
30 minutes
The Rainbow Theatre
12:00 pm
New pathways to become a parents: Magnetic Oocyte Restauration (MORE) and Surrogacy
30 minutes
The Science & Learning Theatre
12:30 pm
How to manage costs and budget for unexpected expenses in your surrogacy journey
30 minutes
The Rainbow Theatre
12:45 pm
Finding your donor - all you need to know
30 minutes
The Science & Learning Theatre
13:15 pm
Guaranteed Surrogacy Programs- The Who, The What, The Where and The How
30 minutes
The Rainbow Theatre
Join us for an insightful session on Guaranteed Surrogacy Programs,
hosted by Tammuz Family. With financial peace of mind and unlimited
attempts built into these programs, Steven—himself a proud dad...
Join us for an insightful session on Guaranteed Surrogacy Programs, hosted by Tammuz Family. With financial peace of mind and unlimited attempts built into these programs, Steven—himself a proud dad of two via surrogacy—will reveal how these unique offerings can take the stress and uncertainties out of your journey. Learn insider tips on choosing the right program, what guarantees really mean, and how to navigate the complexities of surrogacy with confidence. Whether you’re just starting or exploring new options, this session offers valuable knowledge to help you make informed decisions. If you’re serious about building your family, this is the must-attend session of the day! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain clarity and confidence in your surrogacy journey.
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13:30 pm
The Psychological and Emotional Journey of Surrogacy and Fertility Treatment
30 minutes
The Science & Learning Theatre
14:00 pm
International Surrogacy: choosing your destination
30 minutes
The Rainbow Theatre
14:15 pm
Insider Insights: The Top 5 Factors to Consider When Screening and Selecting an Egg Donor or Surrogate
30 minutes
The Science & Learning Theatre
14:45 pm
Surrogacy legislation around the world
30 minutes
The Rainbow Theatre
15:00 pm
Sharing my Endometriosis and egg freezing journey
30 minutes
The Science & Learning Theatre
15:30 pm
Sharing my IVF and surrogacy journey
30 minutes
The Rainbow Theatre
15:35 pm
Navigating Miscarriage: Practical Tools for Emotional Healing
30 minutes
The Science & Learning Theatre
In "Navigating Miscarriage: Practical Tools for Emotional Healing",
Sarah Willoughby offers a compassionate and empowering approach to
coping with miscarriage. Drawing from her personal experience and
professional...
In "Navigating Miscarriage: Practical Tools for Emotional Healing", Sarah Willoughby offers a compassionate and empowering approach to coping with miscarriage. Drawing from her personal experience and professional expertise as a fertility coach, author and Reiki healer, Sarah provides practical, actionable tools to support emotional healing during this challenging time. This talk offers a safe space to acknowledge grief, while providing strategies to help attendees reconnect with their bodies, nurture their emotional wellbeing and find hope on their journey to healing. Whether you're currently navigating loss or supporting someone who is, you will leave this talk feeling less alone.
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