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Adoption, not Donation

Exploring Embryo Adoption

By Tracy Doerr

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Some programs, like Snowflakes, have the same type of agreement that is used in traditional adoptions. A home study is prepared on the adopting family that includes screening and education. The genetic family is responsible for selecting a family to raise their genetic child as opposed to the doctor in a clinic making the selection of a family, and they relinquish "parental rights" before the embryos are transferred. However, there are many unregulated programs and no consistent policies.

Agency program fees average around $5,000. Costs can include a home study, file maintenance, facilitating communication between genetic and adopting families, preparation of contracts, relinquishments and other legal paperwork, counseling for both sides, facilitating communication between clinics and doctors to ensure that requirements are met for the transfer of the embryos between states and coordination of shipping of the embryos. Medical expenses vary by provider from $800 to $2,500 for an embryo transfer
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Re: Adoption, not Donation by anonymous on 07/22/2010 02:08PM

Learn more about embryo donation at www.sweetfertility.com and tell us why you may be interested in this option for your family.

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