Surrogacy Blog: Resources for Surrogates & Future Parents

Fresh Cycle Donor Eggs in Kansas City vs Frozen Donor Eggs: Which Option is Best?

Posted on By August 30, 2013

Trying to decide whether doing a fresh in vitro fertilization cycle using an egg donor that you picked, being able to use all eggs retrieved from the cycle for your family building, or doing a frozen egg cycle by purchasing a lot of eggs from an egg bank, is not an easy decision to make.  There are pros and cons…

Surrogate vs. Gestational Carrier: What’s the Difference?

Posted on By August 23, 2013

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 most often used by medical professionals and attorneys, to describe a woman who carries a baby that she is NOT…

Pathways To Parenthood Egg Donor in Kansas City makes dreams come true

Posted on By August 15, 2013

I was thrilled recently to learn that a couple that utilized a Pathways To Parenthood Egg Donor is pregnant!!!  Although it is early in the pregnancy, and we all must still remain cautiously optimistic, the fact that they have experienced positive results in their journey to become parents is such wonderful news.  Sharing in their joy makes all of the…

The Importance of BMI for Egg Donors and Surrogates in Kansas City

Posted on By August 9, 2013

In order to be considered for surrogacy or egg donation, applicants have to meet certain basic criteria.  One of these criteria is a candidate’s height to weight ratio, or Body Mass Index (BMI).  Why is it important? For those that are unfamiliar with the term, BMI is a number calculated from a person’s height and weight and provides an indication…

Technology, Egg Donation and Gestational Surrogacy for Family Building in Kansas City

Posted on By August 1, 2013

The internet gives future parents an opportunity to quickly access a plethora of information about third-party reproduction.  The ability to access information about egg donation or gestational surrogacy gives people information and options for building and growing their family.  Many times, information overload happens and people start to feel overwhelmed and alone on their journey to build their family utilizing…