What counseling should be offered to the donating and adopting families?
if (!isNS4) {document.write(”);} Counseling is an important component of the services that should be offered in an embryo adoption and, in fact, is specifically included in the ASRM’s guidelines for donating embryos. Drawing upon the traditional model of adoption, the type of counseling services made available and offered in an embryo adoption situation should be similar. For example, local area donating families should be provided with counseling services at no charge. Counseling for local adopting families should be included in their program fees. Referrals should be made for families outside of the geographical area serviced by the agency, clinic, or attorney. if (!isNS4) {document.
