“You cannot start a relationship on a lie and expect a high level of openness in return.” ~ A Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Mother Curiosity about our origins is natural, and thanks to programs like Ancestry DNA and 23andMe, uncovering this information has never been easier. It's a fantastic tool for discovering relatives and exploring your […]

Did you know embryo adoption has been in existence for 25 years? While National Adoption Month in November celebrates the beauty of adoption, embryo adoption often goes unnoticed. Despite the participation of thousands of families over the years, it is not always recognized as a distinct form of adoption. Embryo donation and embryo adoption, though […]

October is dedicated to Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness, aiming to honor the countless families who have endured the pain of losing children through miscarriage, stillbirth, termination for medical reasons, or infant death. In the past, such losses were often overlooked or kept in silence, even though early miscarriages represented profound losses for hopeful parents. […]

Self care. This phrase has become a bit of a buzzword in our society, and rightfully so. It's wonderful to carve out some time just for you, whether it's indulging in a bubble bath, treating yourself to a massage, getting a pedicure, or even satisfying a junk food craving with a large fry at the […]

You've taken the leap to donate your embryos to another family! While you might think it's as simple as chatting with a representative, signing some papers, and calling it a day, the embryo donation process has more nuances than you might realize initially. Here are the top five things you should brace yourself for when […]

Starting the embryo adoption journey through the Snowflakes Program can be very exciting, but the financial component can take people by surprise. So, how can you pay for your embryo adoption? Adopting embryos does indeed have a cost, but the good news is that there are grants, scholarships, and loans out there that can help […]

In the beginning stages of the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program, adoptive families have two choices for fulfilling the program's home study requirement: A traditional home study or a Snowflakes Family Evaluation (SFE). When weighing these options, several factors merit consideration, including cost, overall timeline, the adoptive family's location and accessibility to home study providers. And […]

Embryo adoption offers a unique opportunity for families to experience the joys (and challenges!) of pregnancy and childbirth with their adopted child. While you may be embarking on this journey through the Snowflakes Program, it's a novel and complex concept for many. As you share your experience, be prepared for various reactions and questions. Here […]

  During this Spring season, we see flowers blooming and everything that was dead during the winter months sprouting to new life. For Christians, it is also the time of surrender and sacrifice through the reminder of Easter and the weeks and traditions leading up to it, such as Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and Palm […]

"We are solving a problem that already exists." This is the simple answer we give for why embryo adoption is permissible, even if one has reservations about in vitro fertilization.  In fact, since embryos are human beings, then not only is embryo adoption permissible: it is actually obligatory! The Catholic Church takes a firm stance […]