Embryo Adoption Awareness Center

06/18/2026

Chapter 2 – I Have Remaining Embryos… Help!

After completing IVF, many couples find themselves asking, “What do we do with our remaining embryos?”

It can be an emotional decision, and families often need time, information, and support as they consider their next steps.

In this 10-part video series, we are walking through the embryo donation and adoption process in simple 1-minute segments.

In Chapter 2, we explore the options available to families with remaining embryos and provide guidance for navigating this important decision.

If you have remaining embryos and are unsure what to do next, the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program is here to help you understand your options with compassion, care, and support.

06/15/2026

When people think about infertility, they often assume it is primarily a women’s health issue. But that is just half the picture. In fact, male factor infertility accounts for 50% of infertility cases worldwide. If this is part of your story, especially on a day like Father’s Day, it can feel isolating. But you are not alone. Click the link below to learn more in this week’s blog.

Male factor infertility can show up in several ways. Despite how common this is many men and their spouses find there are limited resources and support available.

06/09/2026

For many people, adoption is a fairly unknown topic. They may have heard stories from friends or family members or seen adoption portrayed in movies or television. However, it can feel very different when a family member announces that they are adopting, especially if they are pursuing embryo adoption, a lesser-known form of adoption. Click the link below for three tips to keep in mind when supporting extended family members who are pursuing embryo adoption.

Here are three tips to keep in mind when supporting extended family members who are pursuing embryo adoption.

06/05/2026

Chapter 1 – I’m Infertile! Now What?
Have you ever thought about using donated embryos to achieve pregnancy? Through this simple and successful adoption process you control the pregnancy and give birth to your adopted child. No costly “donated” human eggs, no expensive IVF, no traveling, no anxiety about a birthmother changing her mind, no international intrigue.
This series of ten videos guides you through the process of embryo donation & adoption in 1-minute segments. Even if you have experienced failed IVF, you may still achieve a pregnancy through embryo adoption. Many families have already done just that!
Donated embryos are available now and are waiting for a friendly womb and the opportunity to be born!

06/01/2026

Wondering how much embryo adoption costs? From program fees to grants, insurance, and fundraising opportunities, our latest blog breaks down the financial side of the journey and explores resources that may help make family-building more accessible. Click the link to learn more.

As you begin researching embryo adoption, learning about the process, and trying to create a plan to move forward, one of the biggest concerns that often rises to the surface is the financial aspect of the journey.

05/27/2026

“When we began researching our options, we assumed we would pursue either a traditional domestic adoption or possibly an international one. Embryo adoption was not something we had previously considered. That changed when we connected with Snowflakes.” Click the link below to read this family’s embryo adoption story on this week’s blog!

When we began researching our options, we assumed we would pursue either a traditional domestic adoption or possibly an international one. Embryo adoption was not something we had previously considered.

05/26/2026

Deciding what to do with remaining embryos after IVF is not always simple. It can bring up tender emotions, meaningful questions, and a desire to make the choice that feels right for your family.

The Embryo Donation Decision Tool was created to gently guide couples as they think through their options, reflect on what matters most, and begin thoughtful conversations together.

This free guide gives you space to write things down, process your thoughts, and move forward with a little more peace and clarity.

Download the guide here:https://embryoadoption.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Embryo-Decision-Tool_Client-Provided_May-2016.pdf

05/22/2026

Snowflakes Embryo Adoption was recently featured in a CNN video story highlighting embryo adoption and the more than one million embryos currently in storage. ❄️

Beth Button, Vice President of the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program, spoke with CNN about the heart behind embryo adoption, and Leesa Del Rio, Snowflakes Placing Parent Assistant, also appears alongside the Snowflakes team.

The story follows a family connected through Snowflakes and shares both the placing family’s and adopting family’s perspective. It offers a meaningful look at how embryo adoption can connect families while giving embryos in storage the opportunity for life.

We are thankful to see embryo adoption included in this important conversation and to continue helping more people understand this life-giving option.

Click the link to watch the full CNN story:
https://www.cnn.com/videos/title-2599626

Watch CNN’s preview clip here:
YouTube Shorts: https://youtube.com/shorts/slJ_T4ODZt4?feature=share

Please note: the full CNN video may require a login or subscription to view. 💙

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05/19/2026

For placing families, choosing embryo adoption for their remaining embryos does not erase the grief, but you can hold both sorrow and hope at the same time. Learn more by clicking the link below to read this week’s blog!

When you entrust your embryos to another family through adoption, you are affirming that your embryos deserve the opportunity to be born into a loving family and you are offering a gift to parents who share the same deep longing that you once carried.

05/14/2026

Why would adopting parents choose embryo adoption instead of domestic adoption?

The most obvious difference between embryo adoption and domestic adoption is the pregnancy experience. Adoptive mothers are able to experience the joys (and challenges!) of pregnancy, prenatal bonding, and childbirth. They also have peace of mind knowing their children received the appropriate prenatal care and were not exposed to alcohol or drugs during pregnancy.

There are certain considerations involved in embryo adoption that are not present in domestic adoption. For instance: Embryo adoption does not ‘guarantee’ a live birth. On the other hand, adopting families are able to adopt larger sets of embryos through some agencies, giving them the opportunity for multiple frozen embryo transfer attempts.

There is always the risk in a domestic adoption that the birth parents will decide to become parents rather than placing for adoption. This risk does not exist with embryo adoption.

In addition, there is no need for a finalization hearing for the embryo adoptive family. The embryos, under U.S. law, are the legal property of the adoptive family before any embryo transfers are scheduled, and the placing parents have relinquished all parental rights.