Surrogacy Blog: Resources for Surrogates & Future Parents

Pathways To Parenthood Welcomes Dr. Courtney Marsh to Kansas City!

Posted on By November 4, 2013

Pathways to Parenthood is very excited to welcome Dr. Courtney Marsh to The Center for Advanced Reproductive Medicine at KU Medical Center.  Dr. Marsh began her medical career at the University of Kansas School of Medicine.  She completed her residency at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and then went on to the University of Michigan for her Fellowship in Reproductive…

Choosing An Egg Donor In Kansas City

Posted on By October 22, 2013

Using an egg donor to attempt conception is an amazing family building option for women who are not able to provide their own viable eggs.  However, choosing an egg donor can be overwhelming and scary.  Some people have equated looking at donor profiles to being on match.com.  In some ways, it is like match.com.  But the process can be easier…

The Topic of Disclosure: To Tell Or Not To Tell When Conceiving A Child Through Egg Donation

Posted on By October 11, 2013

The decision to have a child with donor eggs is an emotional journey. The path up to making the decision is one that has been rocky and laden with obstacles and hurdles. Fortunately most couples that decide to use an egg donor to build their family eventually feel relief and hope that they have an alternative way to build their…

Epigenetics and Donor Egg Conception in Kansas City

Posted on By October 4, 2013

The theory of epigenetics, which has been supported by research findings, gives mothers who conceive utilizing an egg donor assurance they are uniquely influencing the development of their baby.  This fascinating field offers much needed reassurance to intended mothers who utilize an egg donor to conceive, that they are the biological mother to their child. The field of epigenetics states…

The Emotional Aspects of Having a Child Through Donor Egg in Kansas City

Posted on By September 26, 2013

There are many practical considerations involved in building your family when using donor eggs.  Decisions such as which fertility clinic you will work with, how to  find a donor egg agency you can trust, learning about treatment costs and how to pay for treatment.  These are all very important and necessary points to consider and decisions to make. Sometimes intended…