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Kansas City Egg Donors and Egg Donors All Over The World Help Build and Grow Families

According to a study that was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, more women than ever are now making the incredible decision to donate their eggs to help others build and grow their families. In this study, researchers found that donor numbers increased notably from 2000 -2010, with 10,801 donor eggs used during in vitro fertilization procedures in 2000, increasing to 18,306 by 2010. Egg donation comes with many benefits, both for donors and recipients. Donors who make the decision to donate their eggs are compensated for their donation, as well as for any medical and travel costs that may arise throughout the process. Additionally, donors will have the incredible opportunity to change a family’s life forever by giving them the opportunity to have a child. If you are interested in the rewarding process of egg donation, or if you are looking for an egg donor to help you build and grow your family, contact Pathways To Parenthood at www.pathwaystoparenthood.com.

Kansas City Egg Donors’ Attitudes About Egg Donation

Young women who give the gift of life and parenthood to intended parents experience many thoughts and feelings about egg donation.  All egg donor candidates go through a psychological evaluation with a mental health professional.

Here are some quotes from potential donors when being interviewed and asked how they feel about donating their eggs:

• “It’s like donating an organ. It’s not a baby.”
• “I don’t have any attachment to my eggs.”
• “It’s just tissue to me.”
• “I wouldn’t have any interest in meeting the person who got my kidney—why should I want to know about my eggs?”
• “I don’t want kids—at least not now – why shouldn’t someone else use my eggs?”

“My eggs just go to waste every month. I feel better using them for something good.”

Here are quotes from potential donors that have been asked why they are donating their eggs:

• “I have an aunt (friend, cousin, sister) who was infertile and I saw how hard it was.”
• “If I need it someday, I would want someone to help me.”
• “Motherhood is a God-given right.”
• “This is a beautiful way to help someone.”

“People who go through all of this to have a baby must really want one. They’ll probably be really good parents.”

For information about becoming an egg donor, or using egg donation to build and grow your family, contact us today at www.pathwaystoparenthood.com.

Using An Experienced Egg Donor In Kansas City: Is It A Better Choice?

When selecting your egg donor, you will be considering many important points to help you make your decision.  Many times intended parents will narrow down their choices to 2 or 3 potential donors and compare as to which might be the best choice. Sometimes intended parents are confused as to how much weight to give previous experience being an egg donor to their pros and cons list when making their decision.

What it often comes down to is deciding whether it is better to use a donor that has donated previously, or not?  As with many questions related to selecting an egg donor, the answer is, well it depends!  There is certainly security knowing that your potential selected donor has been through the process, understands what is required of her, and is apparently willing to go through the process again.  And of course there is the knowledge that if she had not been a successful donor, translation-produced a good number of viable eggs/embryos for intended parents, she would likely not be accepted by the agency to be a donor again.

But is it never a good idea to take one factor, such as previous experience, and make that your sole criteria for deciding.  It is important to feel connected to the donor you are choosing, and that the donor is the right choice for you.  For assistance with your donor selection process, contact us today at www.pathwaystoparenthood.com.

Selecting An Egg Donor in Kansas City

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:

1. Do you wish to use an anonymous donor or a known donor?
2. What physical characteristics are most important to you?
3. What medical history information is most compatible with your own family’s history?
4. What personality characteristics are most important to you?
5. Does the donor’s location matter to you?  Local donors can save thousands of dollars eliminating high travel costs and higher donor and agency fees.

If you need help getting started with the egg donor selection process, contact us today at www.pathwaystoparenthood.com.