Surrogacy Blog: Resources for Surrogates & Future Parents
Pathways To Parenthood Egg Donor in Kansas City makes dreams come true
Posted on Pathways to Parenthood By August 15, 2013I 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 Pathways to Parenthood By August 9, 2013In 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 Pathways to Parenthood By August 1, 2013The 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…
The Financial Burden of Using An Egg Donor or Gestational Surrogate in Kansas City
Posted on Pathways to Parenthood By July 25, 2013Building a family through the use of an egg donor, gestational surrogate, or sometimes both, can be an emotionally exhausting journey. The realization of the dream of having a baby is worth the journey for those that reflect back on their journey after their baby (or babies) are born. Most are able to recover quickly and enjoy the family they…
Why do people in Kansas City use egg donors to have a baby?
Posted on Pathways to Parenthood By July 18, 2013The 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 and psychological burden of those that carry the diagnoses. Emotionally, women and couples that utilize an egg donor to conceive…