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Selecting An Egg Donor in Kansas City

Posted on By March 1, 2014

When selecting an egg donor, there are several important points to consider.  Before you start the donor selection process, it is important for you and your partner to consider what your preferences are, and what qualities mean the most to you. This process is easier when you and your partner have answered the following questions: Do you wish to use…

The Motivation Behind Gestational Surrogacy in Kansas City

Posted on By February 21, 2014

There are many reasons women have for wanting to be a gestational surrogate.  Most assume that the strongest motivating factor for gestational surrogates is the financial compensation they receive.  Although the compensation that gestational surrogates receive for their generous gift can be a large sum, it is not what initially drives most women to pursue surrogacy. Some people are critical…

Why Are There Age Limits for Egg Donors In Kansas City?

Posted on By February 13, 2014

To apply to Pathways To Parenthood’s Egg Donation Program, a woman must be within the age range of 21-29.  This is typical of the criteria for most egg donation programs in the United States.  It is important for potential egg donors and intended parents to understand why that range is used. The reason 21 is the youngest age requirement is…

Pathways To Parenthood Egg Donors In Kansas City Help Give Hope To Families In Need

Posted on By February 6, 2014

When Pathways To Parenthood opened for business in May of 2013, our hopes were to be able to connect quality egg donor candidates and families that were in need of an egg donor to build and grow their family. After years of working as a licensed counselor with women and couples that struggled with the emotional pain of infertility, I understand…

Breaking Down The Egg Donation Process in Kansas City

Posted on By January 28, 2014

Deciding that you will use an anonymous egg donor to build and grow your family is a big decision.  It typically comes after experiencing years of failed attempts to conceive a child, and many disappointments and frustrations.  It can be exhilarating at first to learn that utilizing an egg donor to build your family is even an option for you. …