The Familymakers Show Newcastle

Join us for an empowering fertility event for LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, showcasing the many different routes to family building.

In collaboration with DIVA Magazine, the UK's leading magazine for LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people, we are proud to announce The Familymakers Show. Located at the Live Theatre, we are honoured to be bringing our expertise on widening access to fertility treatment, for LGBTQIA+ people, single women, and many other proud parents across the UK.

You'll be able to discover all of the options available to you, thanks to our unparalleled group of clinics: London Women's Clinic, Kind iVF, London Sperm Bank, London Egg Bank and LWC Egg Freezing.

Attendees will have access to free tickets to the evening's theatre show. Please ensure you select tickets for this as well as The Familymakers Show if you wish to join both.

12pm | Doors Open

12:15-12:30pm| Welcome talk and keynote address

12:30pm-1:15pm|Inseminar: IUI and Donor Sperm Made Simple

How can donor insemination help you expand your family? This talk demystifies the IUI process step by step, with real stories and expert insights for LGBTQIA+ parents. Follow the typical timelines and the patient journey and hear practical tips from leading fertility specialists.

1pm-1-45pm Finding an Egg Donor Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
Join a leading fertility doctor and the Head of London Egg Bank for an in-depth session on how to choose the right egg donor and what the treatment pathway looks like from start to finish.
1:20pm-2pm| Choosing a Sperm Donor: London Sperm Bank’s Approach

How do you find the right sperm donor? In this session, you’ll get an inside look at London Sperm Bank’s approach — a process shaped by the experiences and priorities of LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples.

2:05pm-2:50pm| Egg Freezing: What You Need to Know

Preserving your fertility and keeping your options open. This session offers a clear look at egg freezing and how it can be a game-changer for LGBTQIA+ people. Egg-freezing is Britain’s fastest- growing fertility treatment and can fit into a range of family-building pathways, but key to them all is the control it offers over your reproductive future; the big decisions are left to you.

2:30pm - 3:15pm|Kind iVF: Affordable, Accessible and Successful

Kind iVF offers an IVF option that combines high success rates with affordability, making fertility treatment more accessible than ever. This session will explore how it works, what sets it apart, and why it has resonated with many LGBTQIA+ people exploring parenthood.

3:20pm-4:05pm| Creating LGBTQ Families with Reciprocal IVF

This panel explores Reciprocal IVF (also known as Shared Motherhood) - a treatment pathway that has transformed family-building for many LGBTQ+ couples. Bringing together medical specialists and parents who’ve experienced the process, the discussion will cover how Reciprocal IVF works in practice and what it means emotionally, physically and clinically.

3:20pm-4:05pm| Fertility Coaching: Wellbeing & Support
This session offers dedicated support and expert guidance for individuals and couples navigating their fertility journey. Led by a licensed fertility counsellor and a fertility coach, it provides a safe, welcoming space to learn practical techniques for managing stress, reflect on your thoughts, and share experiences with professionals and peers who understand the emotional complexity of this process.

4pm-5pm | Networking Drinks

You can view more information on our website https://www.familymakers.co.uk/