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The Journey through Embryo Adoption & Donation: Chapter 3
You are thinking about donating your embryos to help another couple realize their dream of building a family. But how?
The Greatest Gift We’ve Ever Given
Throughout our journey of trying to get pregnant and into early parenthood, that one question kept me up at night… “What would you like to do with your unused embryos?” It was an extremely difficult decision for us, but we knew we had to give our embryos a chance at life.
Understanding Psychosocial Outcomes through Embryo Adoption
This was not just a study on embryo donation, but a study largely compromised of parents who adopted through Snowflakes. These families are reporting that their embryo-adopted children are psychosocially well adjusted and they have positive relationships with them.
Infertility & Marriage: The Five C’s
Infertility takes a toll on any marriage. When faced with these hardships, some couples pull away from each other while other couples lean on each other for mutual support and grow closer.
The Journey through Embryo Adoption & Donation: Chapter 2
Since leaving your embryos frozen indefinitely is not working for you, it is time to make a decision regarding what to do with them. Embryo donation is an option!
Embryo Adoption: Expect the Unexpected
Embryo adoption can be a great opportunity for families, but can also introduce a variety of new uncertainties. Some of those uncertainties could include the waiting period, costs, legal matters, and more.
The Journey through Embryo Adoption: Chapter 1
Frozen embryos often remain after people have completed their families through IVF. You can adopt these remaining embryos through a process called embryo donation and adoption!
Celebrating the Birth of Snowflakes Baby #1,000!
That is the story of how the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program was born. And 25 years later, we celebrated the birth of our 1,000th baby!
Are Birth Defects More Common through Embryo Adoption?
Embryo adoption is an option that poses a risk as all fertility treatments do. However, there is no research indicating a higher risk of birth defects from the general population.
Psychosocial Outcomes of Children Born via Embryo Donation
There is a high degree of comfort with embryo donation given disclosure rates with minimal regret. Most of the respondents were provided with embryo adoption education, which explained the benefits of being open and honest with their children about their origins from the very beginning.
Preparing for Embryo Adoption: A Timeline
Embryo adoption take anywhere from 8-14 months. Gain a clear understanding of how the embryo donation or adoption program you choose works. This will help you set appropriate expectations.
Embryo Donation: Today is the Day!
The decision to pursue embryo donation can be so overwhelming that many families will put it off for years. However, by the time most couples choose to donate their embryos to another family, it may be too late…
A New Year for Embryo Donation or Adoption
More people are learning about the options of embryo donation and adoption. Raising awareness about this unique form of adoption is the biggest challenge our organization faces. Thank you for telling your family and friends about embryo adoption!
Embryo Adoption in Our Home & Hearts
This journey led us to the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program. We felt excited as we started learning more about the program, and we loved the idea of pregnancy and the pre-natal bonding with our baby.
Embryo Adoption: Navigating the Holidays
As family and friends come together to celebrate, there often comes a mixture of emotions. You may be excited to introduce your new baby to your loved ones. Are you nervous about explaining your adoption to family members who may not be familiar with embryo adoption?