My hope in sharing some of my thoughts and feelings about my journey as a first- time -egg donor is to help others know what an amazing experience helping others build and grow their family can be! I have two…
If you are considering the idea of helping a family by being a gestational surrogate, here are a few signs to help you know if it is right for you: You’re organized. You’re open-minded You’re healthy You’re a mother You…
If you plan to use a gestational surrogate to build and grow your family, one big decision you will make in the early stages of the process is whether to work with an agency or “go it alone.” To help…
Potential egg donors should be informed of the risk associated with donating their eggs, and they include potential risks from the medication used to stimulate the ovaries, and the risks associated with the retrieval process. The chances that a donor…
The meaning of family is a personal one to each of us, and is colored by the unique experiences of our families that came before us and that we became a part of when we came into this big, wide,…
The medical terminology given to women/couples that are candidates for utilizing an egg donor to conceive are women with premature ovarian failure or diminished ovarian reserve. Many people have never heard those terms, and will never fully understand the emotional…
Potential egg donors should be informed of the risk associated with donating their eggs, and they include potential risks from the medication used to stimulate their ovaries, and the risks associated with the retrieval process. The chances that a donor…
The terms surrogate mother, gestational surrogate, and gestational carrier are often intermixed, and sometimes confused. It is important to understand the differences so that you can make the best decisions about your family building options. The term gestational carrier is…
You probably know by now that men and women tend to approach many things in life differently. Neither is right or wrong, just different, and it is important to maintain this perspective throughout the decision making process to use an…
Pathways To Parenthood was a Platinum Sponsor for the 9th Annual KC Infertility Family Building Conference on Saturday, April 27th at Johnson County Community College. We were proud to be a part of such an awesome event! The KC Infertility…