Embyro Adoption
What Does It Cost?
Cost of Embryo Adoption
Compared to domestic or international adoptions, in vitro fertilization (IVF), or egg donation, embryo adoption is often a more affordable family-building option.
In most cases, the adopting family is responsible for the fees associated with embryo adoption. Donating families do not receive compensation for their embryos and should not expect the adopting family to reimburse any past IVF expenses. However, embryo donors may need to cover the cost of FDA-required infectious disease testing in order to donate.
Any storage fees incurred before a match are typically the donor family’s responsibility. Once a match is made, the adopting family may be asked to take over ongoing storage costs.
Want to learn more? Watch our webinar about the cost of embryo adoption for a detailed breakdown.
Program Fee
$2,500-10,000
- May include legal and attorney fees, embryo transport, matching services, education and counseling, and/or additional medical screenings. Services vary by program.
- *Additional travel expenses may be incurred for centralized programs.
Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)
$3,500 - 8,000
- Costs vary by fertility clinic and by state.
TOTAL
$7,500 - 19,500
- Embryo adoption is typically less expensive than traditional adoption programs—and it’s the fastest way to welcome an adopted baby into your family. Best of all, you experience pregnancy and childbirth.
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