Surrogacy Blog: Resources for Surrogates & Future Parents

Building Your Family Through Egg Donation in Kansas City: Should We Tell Family & Friends

Posted on By January 14, 2014

There are many important decisions to make when using an egg donor to help build and grow your family.  One that many couples wrestle with is whether to share their exciting plans with family and close friends.  Most of the time, the journey to building your family through egg donation is a long, hard one, and your family and friends…

Required Counseling When Using An Egg Donor To Build Your Family In Kansas City

Posted on By January 7, 2014

Depending on where you are on your journey to build your family using egg donation, you may or may not know that your clinic may require you to meet with a mental health professional before moving forward with treatment.  Why? The main reason that some clinics make it a requirement is that the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), which…

Happy New Year from Pathways To Parenthood in Kansas City!

Posted on By December 30, 2013

Pathways To Parenthood wishes you the best in 2014.  We hope that the New Year brings you a sense of renewed hope and inspiration to all of your life wishes and dreams, including your family building.  However you wish to build or grow your family in 2014, we hope your wishes come true!

The Legal Implications of Using An Egg Donor to Build Your Family in Kansas City

Posted on By December 17, 2013

If you are planning on becoming a parent through egg donation, it is important to consider the legal issues that need to be addressed.  Because having a child is such an important life event, it is essential to obtain legal counsel to help you know and protect your parental rights. Depending on the path you use to choose your egg…

Using An Egg Donor To Build Your Family and The Donor Sibling Registry

Posted on By December 3, 2013

If you have decided to utilize an egg donor to build your family, you have likely considered what you will tell your child/children about the origins of their conception.   The decision-making process about disclosure is complex, and warrants thoughtful consideration.  It is important and useful to gather information about the topic of disclosure from reliable resources. One such resource that…