by Paige Zapf | Dec 2, 2024 | Blog
This story was originally published in The Philadelphia Inquirer. It has been edited for length and clarity. In November 2021, Hannah and Adam’s future children—their “beans,” as they affectionately called them—were on the way. Six frozen embryos, created...
by Paige Zapf | Nov 25, 2024 | Blog
As Thanksgiving approaches, the air fills with a sense of gratitude and reflection. Yet, for those on the infertility journey, the season can feel particularly heavy. Everywhere you look, there are reminders of pregnancy—babies, expectant mothers, and announcements of...
by Paige Zapf | Nov 18, 2024 | Blog
Embryo adoption offers a unique path to parenthood, allowing individuals and couples to build their families through the adoption of embryos that were created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) but not used by the original genetic parents. One of the benefits of...
by Paige Zapf | Nov 12, 2024 | Blog
As more families explore the option of embryo adoption and donation, many are surprised to discover most programs encourage an open knowledge model. Initially, some families may worry that openness means sharing parental responsibilities, but that could not be further...
by Paige Zapf | Nov 4, 2024 | Blog
Did you know that embryo adoption has been around for 27 years? As we celebrate National Adoption Month in November, we often acknowledge those adopted through traditional means. Yet, embryo adoption—a unique and equally beautiful form of family building—often goes...
by Paige Zapf | Oct 28, 2024 | Blog
Our journey began in 2014 when we decided it was time to start a family. We tried and tried, but after four years with no success, we finally decided to stop “trying.” Our fertility clinic suggested IVF, and we felt it was time to give it a shot (pun intended). To our...
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