How Many Embryos is Enough?
Reproductive Endocrinologists Dr. Kapfhamer & Dr. Eve Feinberg and Lab Director Michael Baker talk about how many embryos you need to achieve your family building goals
Intended Parents: Selection Criteria
Embryo Donation Journey
Guidance & Support
Disclosure
Interaction
Embryo Donation vs. Embryo Adoption: What’s the difference?
Different organizations use different words… is there really a difference between embryo donation and embryo adoption?? Embryo donation refers to the act of individuals or couples who have created embryos through in vitro fertilization (IVF) but no longer desire them for their own reproductive purposes, choosing to donate those embryos to another person or couple. […]
Can recipients ever claim child support?
In its simplest form, an embryo donation agreement establishes embryo ownership and parentage. The embryo donor relinquishes any rights or responsibilities to any children born via the donated embryos and recipients accept ALL parental rights and responsibilities. These parental responsibilities include, but are not limited to, child support, medical care, and guardianship.
Can my recipient/donor in an open donation “ghost” me?
Embryo donation relationships are built on mutual trust. Establishing a foundation for interaction expectations at the outset will help to ensure that no one is disappointed or overwhelmed. Families can agree at the outset how often they wish to engage, if at all, until the offspring decide that they want to know one another. The […]
Decoding embryo grading, and why it matters
Decoding Embryo Grading… and Why it Matters 4AA, 3BA, 6BC…what does it all mean? While embryo grading can feel like deciphering a secret code, it is actually a relatively simple system to learn. When you understand the code, you’ll have a better grasp of the quality of embryos you are either donating or receiving. […]