Embryo Adoption Dictionary: Which terms to use, and when!

Embryo Adoption Dictionary: Which terms to use, and when!

The world of adoption often feels overwhelming, and it brings with it a completely new vocabulary. We’re here to help you understand some terms that are commonly swapped, what they all mean, and when to use which word! Donation or adoption? Embryo donation refers to...
Chosen Twice: Our Family’s Embryo Adoption Story

Chosen Twice: Our Family’s Embryo Adoption Story

Before we were even married, adoption was already written on our hearts. During our dating years, we would talk about growing our future family and we both felt certain that adoption would be part of our story someday. As believers, the truth that we have been adopted...
Letting Go of Genetic Expectations in Embryo Adoption

Letting Go of Genetic Expectations in Embryo Adoption

Why would adoptive parents need to be reminded that their adopted child would not share their genetics? It makes logical sense that adopted children may not have the same hair or eye color, or even ethnicity, as their adoptive parents. However, when it comes to embryo...
Understanding the Role of Embryo Donors

Understanding the Role of Embryo Donors

If you have remaining embryo from previous IVF cycles and are considering placing them with an adoptive family, you may find yourself asking some important questions about your role in the adoption process. What Does an ‘Embryo Donor’ Look Like? Do We Qualify? Embryo...
Why Do Embryo Adoption Programs Require a Home Study?

Why Do Embryo Adoption Programs Require a Home Study?

Embryo adoption is a beautiful and life-giving way to grow a family. Because it ultimately results in a child being born and raised in a home by a parent or parents who are not genetically related to the child, many embryo adoption agencies require prospective...
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