In the United States alone, millions of children are adopted each year. Adoption is an incredible journey that can be both rewarding and challenging, as it requires knowledge of both state and federal laws as well as agency requirements.
But there is another method of adoption, one that actually isn’t well known but is significant in the fight for life.
Snowflake Embryo Adoption
We’ve all heard of adoption, but what is Snowflake Embryo Adoption? According to Scary Mommy, “Embryo adoption occurs when a person decides to get pregnant through IVF using an embryo donated by someone else. In other words, the embryo was created using an egg and sperm from people who are not typically biologically related to the prospective parents.”
The embryos are a result of another individual or couple who went through in vitro fertilization (IVF) and had leftover embryos. When there are extra embryos, the individual or couple has several options: they can either donate them to research, destroy them, or donate them to others wanting to become parents.
A Chance at Life
Considering that life begins at conception, destroying embryos would result in the loss of several children’s lives. Snowflake Adoption, however, gives these embryos a chance at life.
Not only can Snowflake Adoption save the life of a child, but it also provides women who cannot have their own children the ability to carry a pregnancy to full term.
For many, it is a way to build a family while helping those who are unable to conceive on their own. It is a unique form of adoption that involves the donation of frozen embryos created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) and donated to those seeking to build families.
Affordability
According to CCRM Fertility, “The average cost for an IVF cycle with fresh eggs is around $15,130, while a cycle with frozen eggs is slightly less expensive at $13,180.”
Adoption is also another expensive route, with domestic adoption averaging between $20,000 to $45,000 and international adoption between $20,000 to $50,000.
However, Snowflake Embryo Adoption averages around $2,000 to $8,000, making it more affordable than traditional adoption or IVF.
Not only is Snowflake Adoption more affordable, it is also slightly more effective than IVF, with the success rate averaging 40%.
What Happens After Embryo Adoption?
Once a couple has adopted embryos, they begin the process of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) which involves careful monitoring of the embryo’s development. With the help of a fertility specialist, couples can ensure that the embryo is healthy and has a successful implantation.
The term “snowflake” comes from the fact that the embryos were previously frozen, with the children themselves often referred to as “snowflake babies.” In fact, you can read about the first Snowflake baby story right here.
Conclusion
Snowflake adoptions offer prospective parents an opportunity to experience the joys of parenthood and give embryos a chance at life. Although this process can involve complex legal and emotional considerations, it is an increasingly popular choice for those hoping to build a family.
Snowflake Embryo Adoption is a relatively new concept in the world of adoption. Ultimately, snowflake adoption is an amazing way for couples to create a family and give life to embryos that would otherwise be discarded.
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