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Snowflakes’ Families Participate in First Ever Study on Embryo Donation

During the American Society of Reproductive Medicine conference in October 2022, a new research project was presented focusing on the Psychosocial Outcomes of Children Born via Embryo Donation. Various embryo donation programs provided access to clients/patients with children born through embryo donation or adoption. The study aimed to evaluate parents' perceptions of the psychosocial adjustment […]

Will Your 2023 Include Embryo Donation or Adoption?

In 2022, the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program marked its 25th anniversary—a quarter-century of assisting families with remaining embryos in placing them with loving adoptive families. Here are some reasons to celebrate: Our 1,000th baby is about to be born, or perhaps has already arrived—a cause for great rejoicing. Over 9,000 embryos, ranging in qualities and […]

How to Talk to Your Snowflake about Their Origins

“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 […]

Why is Embryo Donation a Type of Adoption?

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 […]

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

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. […]

Prioritizing Self-Care During the Adoption Process

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 […]

Five Things to Know When Donating Embryos

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 […]

Embryo Adoption Grants & Scholarships

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 […]

Traditional Home Study vs. Snowflakes Family Evaluation

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 […]

How to Answer Strange Questions About Embryo Adoption

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 […]

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