The Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program has been successfully helping embryo donors match with the adopting family of their choice for over 25 years. We have experience. Our matching service is hands-on, and final matches are mutually agreed upon between the two families – always. Our success is rooted in our legacy as an adoption […]

“I just want to know the couple who adopts my baby is going to be great parents.” That’s what Sarah said to me on the phone a couple days ago. You would expect that is a typical request from anyone considering an adoption plan. Less typical, however, was her next statement, “My baby has been […]

Why do we use the word Snowflakes®?  When Nightlight’s former president, Ron Stoddart, conceived of the idea of embryo adoption in 1997, he coined the term Snowflakes. Ron told people that embryos, like snowflakes, are “tiny, frozen, unique, and a gift from above.”  Shortly thereafter, Ron secured a trademark for Nightlight’s embryo adoption program with […]

  A growing question among families considering embryo adoption through Snowflakes: Are children born from embryo adoption at risk for adoption-related trauma? When most people think of “adoption trauma,” they are referring to the emotional and neurological impact that can occur when a child is separated from their birth family—whether at birth or later in […]

  Donating embryos through the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program is a profound gift. For many placing families, it is an act of deep compassion, born from both gratitude and the desire to help someone else experience the joy of parenthood. However, even in this generous offering, there can be moments of unexpected heartache—particularly when your […]

  When you start your embryo adoption journey through Snowflakes, may seem like it is all paperwork and preferences – until you learn that you will need to create a family profile. For some people, this is an exciting opportunity! A time to be creative, write about your life, and pull out the family photos. […]

Nightlight’s Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program believes in the inherent value and potential of every embryo. Embryo adoption is a compassionate and life-affirming path, one that gives embryos—tiny, vulnerable human lives—a chance to be born and grow within loving families. Another one of Snowflakes’ core values is upholding the dignity and future of every human life. […]

  As embryo adoption continues to grow as a beautiful way to bring life to embryos, it is crucial to understand the unique benefits of keeping IVF embryo cohorts together. Embryo cohorts refer to groups of embryos created from the same IVF cycle, which means they are genetic siblings. When embryos are adopted together by […]

The Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program has been successfully helping embryo donors (placing families) match with the adopting family of their choice for over 25 years. As advancements in reproductive technology have offered new pathways to parenthood, embryo adoption has emerged as a promising solution for families experiencing infertility. Our success is rooted in our legacy […]

  Embarking on the adoption journey through Snowflakes is an exciting and hopeful time! However, the financial aspects may be daunting for some families, with average costs ranging from $13,000 to $17,000 and clinic fees alone ranging from $4,000 to $10,000. At Nightlight, we believe that finances should not be a reason why families decide […]