The Emotional Aftermath of an Ectopic Pregnancy

October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Infant or pregnancy loss can happen for a number of reasons, like miscarriage or SIDS. One rare occurrence of pregnancy loss is an ectopic pregnancy. The word ectopic means “out of place.” An ectopic...

The Difference between Secrecy & Privacy

Traditionally, adoption has been perceived as a single event rather than a lifelong process. However, adoption affects experiences throughout life for everyone involved: the adoptive family, the birth family, and especially the child. While openness is now encouraged...

Fertility: Fact & Fiction

This year, September 26th marks National Women’s Health and Fitness Day. Women’s health and fitness levels are a big component of fertility. But there are many myths which are being mixed in with truths. So what does affect women’s fertility, ability to carry a...

Separation, Divorce, Death, Oh My!

The Embryo Adoption Awareness Center has been providing educational information for several years regarding the importance of having a plan for your remaining embryos in the event of separation, divorce or death. If you have already created embryos or if you are...

Open Adoption, Closed, or Anonymous?

Families are surprised to learn that most adoptions today are considered “open” (around 95% of adoptions) and that is becoming true for embryo adoption, as well. What options are available? What is the best fir for you, your matched family, and especially your child?...
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