Awareness Center Mailbag

The following are samples of letter and emails the Awareness Center has received in the past few months.  If you would like to submit a question to the Awareness Center please email us at info@embryoadoption.org

Clara: I'm wondering what the age limit is for the adoptive mother? It all sounds like a great idea. I'm 50. Too old?

Great question Clara! The main requirement for embryo adoption is that a woman is able to carry a pregnancy to term. Any embryo adoption program you work with will require a letter from a doctor saying you are able to do this.

Many embryo adoption programs across the country do have age limits, but it really depends on the program. Some programs may even be willing to bend this age restriction a little bit under the correct circumstances.

One difficulty you may need to prepare for is finding a donor embryo match. Many embryo donors set specific requirements about what they are looking for in the person who adopts their embryos. This could be age, marital status, values, etc… Some donors may not set a specific requirement for the age of the person they are donating their embryos to, while others may not want an adoptive mother over 40 years old. Something to consider though, if you’re are 50 when your child is born, you will be 68 when they graduate high school.

I would recommend taking a look at the Embryo Adoption Programs page of EmbryoAdoption.org. Here you will find a list of programs from all across the U.S. as well as their requirements.

Tracy: What are the costs associated with the Embryo Adoption process from beginning to end?

This is a common question and one we are always happy to answer. The cost of embryo adoption from start to finish varies greatly depending on which program you are working with. On average an embryo adoption costs between $10,000-$12,000, making it one of the least expensive forms of adoption.  [Embryo donation services directly received from a clinic without adoption services may be less expensive.]

This fee typically includes applications, the home study, the matching services, legal paperwork, shipment of embryos to the clinic you are using and clinic fees.

I would invite you to view the Embryo Adoption Programs page of our website. We do not have the cost of each program listed, but it could be a good starting point if you wish to investigate further.

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