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

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 to both options.

An important first step in the decision making process is to understand the differences between the options.  Know the difference between a fresh cycle, a frozen egg cycle, and a thaw cycle.  They are different, and important for you to understand.  It is also very important to look at the decision in the context of your overall family building plan.  Using frozen donor eggs CAN be a cheaper option, but only under certain conditions.  It is important to understand what those are.

Call Pathways To Parenthood at 913-469-5500 today to set up a free consultation to discuss your family building options.  You can also email us at info@pathwaystoparenthood.com.

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

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 hard work that we do more than worth it.  Sharing in their joy reminded me why I got this crazy idea to start an egg donor and surrogacy agency in the first place.  : )

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

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 of body fat percentage.  This number is important for assisted reproduction and third-party reproduction because it is related to an individual’s ability to conceive and maintain a healthy pregnancy.

For egg donors whose BMI is out of the normal range, it may be difficult to regulate their cycle and adequately and safely predict the dosage of fertility drugs needed.  For surrogates that have a BMI that is too high, they are less likely to conceive, and run a greater risk of miscarriage.

Many potential egg donor and gestational surrogate candidates don’t qualify because of their BMI.  The good news is you can always start a weight loss program, or weight gain program, and apply when your BMI is within the normal range.  To learn if your BMI is in the acceptable range, please contact us today.

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

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 an egg donor or gestational surrogate.

Pathways To Parenthood, LLC gives intended parents a place and a person they can turn to and meet with face to face to sort out all of the information, or lack thereof.  We understand the challenges that individuals and couples face when starting down the path of egg donation or gestational surrogacy.  Call us or email us today and let us help you get started on your journey to parenthood!