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Why Embryo Donors Should be Celebrated!

If you have ever had children, you know what a gift they are to your family. Yet there are thousands who struggle with infertility issues year after year. Couples who longed for the laughter of a child in their home found their answer in embryo adoption. Of course, this would not be possible without […]

Addressing the Misconceptions of Open Embryo Adoption

There are many misconceptions when it comes to embryo adoption or embryo donation. One of the many we encounter here at Snowflakes are misconceptions about open adoption. Whether you want to donate your remaining embryos or receive embryos to grow your family, you may encounter several misconceptions surrounding these opportunities. Families donating their […]

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Embryo Adoption 101

It is also a beautiful way for adoption-hearted families to bring a child or children into their home by providing them with an opportunity for life. Let's explore the basics of embryo adoption through the Snowflakes program: The general idea Embryo adoption involves the transfer of embryos donated by couples or individuals who have […]

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What to Expect from your Embryo Adoption Home Visit

Requiring a pre-adoption assessment as part of the embryo adoption process follows the best practices of adoption. Part of this home study or Snowflakes Family Evaluation (SFE) process is the home visit. Not to be confused with the home study, which is the entire assessment process (including education, background checks, medical and financil information, […]

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Is Embryo Transport Safe?

The Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program is able to coordinate the transport of your embryos to the referral clinic of your choice. You may be thinking, “Embryos are fragile! Is it safe to ship them from one IVF lab to another?” The short answer, yes. The long answer, embryo transports are closely monitored, shipped […]

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National Infertility Awareness Week: Dangerous Infertility Myths

Chances are if you are looking to add to your family through adoption, you may be struggling (or have been struggling) with infertility. You are not alone—about one in eight couples in the U.S. face infertility. When first coming face to face with an infertility diagnosis, families are often subjected to a wide-range of misinformation […]

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Core Values of the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program

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 agency. […]

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Positive Adoption Language for Embryo Adoption

In previous blog posts, we described “positive adoption language,” which refers to the careful use of language when speaking about adoption. We recommend careful consideration to the terms used when speaking about embryo adoption. Embryos are human beings, and they deserve to be spoken of with reverence. Below we list several terms and a suggested […]

The Benefits of a Snowflakes Family Evaluation

Requiring a home study as part of the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program follows the best practices of adoption. Previous blogs have addressed why a home study is required and the purpose it serves. In this blog we want to address the question of how the home study process is valuable to the adoptive parent and […]

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Celebrating the Birth of Snowflake Baby #1000!

In 1997, John and Marlene had a desire to have children. When they decided to pursue adopting a couple’s frozen embryos, they did not expect to create a new form of adoption that would take the world by storm. Hence the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program was born. And 25 years later, we have celebrated the […]

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