In recent years, embryo adoption has become an increasingly recognized option for couples facing infertility—and for Christians seeking to uphold the sanctity of human life from its very beginning. Yet awareness of this beautiful opportunity remains limited, especially within the Church. For believers who hold that every human being is made in the image […]

  The question of whether embryos are considered people is a complex and deeply debated topic that intersects biology, religion, and law. Different perspectives offer varying answers based on scientific, legal, and moral considerations. You probably are familiar with the beloved children’s book, Horton Hears a Who, that tells a story about an elephant named […]

  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 […]

  When you begin the journey of embryo adoption, you will likely find yourself asking a lot of questions. One that often comes up for families working with Snowflakes is: “Were donor eggs or sperm used to create these embryos?” It is a good and important question. For some families, the idea of adopting embryos […]

  If you are just beginning your embryo adoption journey, preparing for your first frozen embryo transfer, or holding a long-awaited newborn in your arms, the teenage years may seem light-years away. However, time has a way of flying—and sooner than you think, your child will be navigating adolescence. No matter where you are in […]

Embryo adoption is an incredible opportunity for hopeful parents to experience pregnancy and childbirth while giving frozen embryos a chance at life. If you are preparing for a frozen embryo transfer (FET) with an adopted embryo, you may feel a mix of excitement, hope, and nervousness. Here is a comprehensive guide to help you navigate […]

  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 […]