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.
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.
Pathways To Parenthood: The Motivation Behind Gestational Surrogacy in Kansas City
There are many reasons women have for wanting to be a gestational surrogate. Most assume that the strongest motivating factor for gestational surrogates is the financial compensation they receive. Although the compensation that gestational surrogates receive for their generous gift can be a large sum, it is not what initially drives most women to pursue surrogacy.
Some people are critical that women accept financial compensation for being a gestational surrogate. My question to those critics would be- “What is the appropriate compensation to somebody who is willing to give up a year or two of their life (and body), to help a family build and grow their family?”. Another question would be-“Who should make those types of decisions?”. I do not believe those are easy questions to answer. I also believe that it is a personal and private matter that should be respected by others that oftentimes really do not know what they are talking about! But that is a whole other blog post!
What motivates most women that are interested in being a gestational surrogate is the feeling that they are called to help others in such a way. Potential gestational surrogates typically have had easy pregnancies, love being pregnant, and want to help others in a meaningful way. Whether they receive financial compensation or not does not detract from the generous gift that they give others by helping them build and grow their family. To learn more about gestational surrogacy, visit our website at www.pathwaystoparenthood.com.
The 3rd Annual Path To Parenthood 5K in Kansas City
Kansas City Infertility Awareness’ (KCIA) 3rd annual Path To Parenthood 5K was Saturday, September 16th. Pathways To Parenthood was thrilled to be a part of this wonderful event. It was amazing to see all participants showing up to help others by raising funds for KCIA’s Family Building Grant. This grant specifically assists with the costs associated with medical infertility treatments and/or adoption.
We would like to give a shout out to the Founders and Board Members of KCIA- Allison Spencer, Nicole Hays, Meagan Stach, Tami Lewis, Angie Shemwell, and Karee Tidwell. They do such great work for those in our community struggling with infertility. Path To Parenthood 5K was another shining example of the great work they do!