How is “embryo adoption” through Nightlight different from “embryo donation” that clinics offer?
“Embryo donation” is a program fertility clinics offer. Although some programs may vary, embryo donation differs from adoption in that the receiving family does not have a Homestudy prepared, the donating families are anonymous, and there is no contact between the families before or after birth, even through an intermediary. Snowflakes™ goes beyond the embryo donation provided by fertility clinics by offering the safeguards and education available in a traditional adoption. A Homestudy is prepared on the adopting family that includes screening and education. The placing family is able to select an adopting family (as opposed to the doctor in a clinic making the selection of a family), they will know if a child(ren) is born from the adopted embryos. The placing family may also delegate this responsibility to Nightlight, a licensed adoption agency. Our program recognizes the importance of counseling all parties involved. Most importantly, at Nightlight we recognize the personhood of embr
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