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Embryo Donation: Difficult, but Grateful
Each step of the process, from deciding to donate our embryos to ultimately learning of the birth of baby boy, has been full of lots of emotions. However, the overwhelming feeling we have is one of gratitude and joy.
Top Three Concerns about Embryo Donation
Having remaining embryos after you have finished building your family may not be something you were prepared to face. Many questions may come up as a family is deciding whether to donate remaining embryos.
PCOS & Embryo Adoption
PCOS is a condition where a woman does not make enough of the hormones needed to ovulate. This can cause an array of symptoms including small cysts to form, problems with the menstrual cycle, and in some cases, issues with fertility.
Exploring the Basics of Embryo Donation
If you have finished building your family, but still have remaining embryos, embryo donation is an option you can consider!
Embryo Adoption: Bigger Than Us
In November 2020, the words “We have a Match” popped up in my inbox. With butterflies in our stomachs, we read that a family had chosen us for their eight remaining embryos! I was so nervous to look at their profile that I asked my husband to read it first. I will never forget the look on his face after he read their letter.
Exploring the Basics of Embryo Adoption
Embryo adoption is a beautiful way for adoption-hearted families to bring a child or children into their home by providing them with an opportunity for life.
What to Expect During the Embryo Adoption Home Study Visit
Requiring a pre-adoption assessment as part of the embryo adoption process follows the best practices of adoption. Part of this home study or family evaluation process is the home visit.
Addressing the Misconceptions of Open Embryo Adoption
Whether you want to donate your remaining embryos or receive embryos to grow your family, you may encounter several misconceptions surrounding these opportunities.
How to Prepare For Embryo Adoption Medical Fees
Let’s be frank: fertility treatments are expensive! Moreover, with the rise in costs due to inflation, they are not going to be getting lower any time soon.
45 Years Ago: World’s First ‘Test Tube’ Baby
Louise Brown was the first baby born who was conceived outside of the body. In July 2023, and over eight million babies have been born using IVF. In 2019, it was estimated that 2.5 million IVF cycles are performed annually, resulting in a whopping half-million babies.
Embryo Donors: Waiting for a Match
Months, or even a year or two goes by and there still has not been any potential matches for your embryos. It is easy to get discouraged at this point, but there are some practical steps to take to find your match quicker.
Navigating the Emotions of Sperm Donation
For couples who are considering using donor sperm to create embryos, there are a unique set of challenges. Setting aside the complex physical and logistical considerations, the emotional terrain alone can be overwhelming.
Embryo Adoption Contracts: Are they necessary?
Legally, since the embryos are considered property, you are completing a legal transfer of ownership. Understanding this difference is imperative to understanding the need for legally binding contracts.
Catholicism & Embryo Donation
In late May, the Vatican released a document called The Family Global Compact. This document is an initiative of the Pontifical Academy for Social Sciences and the Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. It was accompanied by message from Pope Francis.
Embryo Donation: Ten Years Later
“It was a painful choice to make at the time. However, embryo donation continues to be one of the best choices I have ever made in my life.”