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Using A Gestational Surrogate or Egg Donor In Kansas City

The meaning of family is a personal one to each of us, and is colored by the unique experiences of our families that came before us and that we became a part of when we came into this big, wide, and beautiful world.

For individuals and couples that are about to embark upon building their family through egg donation or surrogacy, one scary question most people have is:  “What will I tell my child about where they came from and who they are?”  The answers to that question sometimes brings out fear and anxiety about what their child might think, and if their child will view them as their parent(s) or family.

These fears, that are very common to individuals that build their family in non-traditional ways, typically do not play out to be true.  It is important to recognize that the fears that you may be having are yours, not your future children’s.  In addition, if you consider your family system and dynamics and those of your spouse or partner, you will likely find that some of the most amazing stories of love and family do not come from genetic connections.

The most important consideration is to take your time and be well informed when making decisions about what to tell your child and children about their conception and birth.  Talking with a counselor about any worries you may have will likely give you some peace of mind about your decision-making process.  For more information about using an egg donor or gestational surrogate to build and grow your family, visit us today at www.pathwaystoparenthood.com.

Pathways To Parenthood Seeking International Surrogates In Kansas & Missouri

If you are considering becoming a surrogate, you have the opportunity to help a family that lives outside of the United States.  You likely have many unanswered questions if you are trying to decide if being a surrogate is right for you.  The possibility of working with international intended parents certainly adds to the list of questions that need to be answered.

It is essential to first decide if being a surrogate is the best choice for you regardless of whether you work with intended parents living in the United States or internationally.

If you are open to working with an international family, one important consideration to think about is that for intended parents that live outside of the United States, they have limited options.  Surrogacy as a family building option is likely illegal in their country.  Another consideration is that fertility care in the United States is typically more advanced which gives intended parents a greater chance of success; pregnancy and then a baby (or babies)!  When you consider that family building through surrogacy costs $65,00+, increasing their chance of success is a huge factor for international intended parents.

Finally, it is helpful to know that families in other countries may speak a different language than you, and have different cultural beliefs and practices than you, but they are searching for the same thing all intended parents using a surrogate want:   compassionate and trustworthy professionals and surrogates that are willing to help them have a baby.

Please thoughtfully consider helping international families realize their dreams of becoming parents by being an international surrogate.

Using Fresh Donor Eggs in Kansas City: Success Rates for Pathways To Parenthood

When using your own donor that you have selected to do a fresh donor egg in vitro fertilization cycle, your chances of conceiving are excellent.  In addition, you are very likely to have embryos frozen that can be used for future family building.

There are many factors that influence your chances of success when doing an egg donor in vitro fertilization cycle.  Most are related to the doctor and clinic that you are working with, and their treatment plans and protocols.  However, working with quality egg donor candidates that are well screened is of great significance also.

Pathways To Parenthood has a 78% success rate for donor egg in vitro fertilization.  In addition, 75% of our intended parents have embryos to freeze for future usage.  Why is that important?  If you do not conceive on your first attempt at donor egg in vitro fertilization, you have embryos frozen for a second attempt.  Or, if you do get pregnant and have a child, you have frozen embryos for future family building when you want to have another child.

For more information about our Egg Donor Program, contact us today at www.pathwaystoparenthood.com.

Infertility in Kansas City: Tips To Cope with the Holidays

In case you haven’t noticed, the holiday season is upon us. For many, this is a special time of year celebrated with family and friends.  For those that have struggled with infertility, the joy of celebrating is overshadowed with the sadness and dread of spending another family-focused/kid-focused holiday feeling sad and hopeless (maybe even a little angry).

There is always the option of just not participating in any celebration or family get together.  And frankly, sometimes that is the best option.  But for those of you that would like other suggestions on how to cope, here are a few:

1. Quit shoulding all over yourself! If you are telling yourself that you should or should not do something, feel something, or expect something, you are going to feel worse than you already do. It is reasonable to expect to feel rotten to some degree during any holiday season while you are going through such a difficult life experience.

2. Be selective about the family events you will attend, or limit how long you will be in attendance.   Again, don’t tell yourself you should or should not consider this option.  Doing so may lessen the pain you will experience from the holiday.
3. Create new traditions with your partner/spouse.  It is perfectly acceptable to do something new and/or different to celebrate a holiday season.  Any disappointment that your family, or your spouse’s family may express, may be more bearable than a roomful of children at the family gathering.

For information about family building using an egg donor or gestational surrogate, visit www.pathwaystoparenthood.com.