Are the recipient/adopting families screened?
if (!isNS4) {document.write(”);} In most donation programs the adopting couple is screened for infectious diseases and for general reproductive health. Some clinic programs will require psychological evalutions (their ability to parent). Adoption agencies will provide the most thorough evaluation of the adopting family, including a criminal background check. They will also provide the adopting family with training in how to be a successful as an adopting parent. The agency is also available to provide the adopting family with assistance in the future as the child matures. if (!isNS4) {document.write(”);} • Could the children from embryo donation inadvertently meet their siblings and reproduce? if (!isNS4) {document.write(”);} This is a common question asked by embryo, sperm and egg donors. The risk is negligible according to published guidelines and basic statistics. If one couple donates cryopreserved embryos, the chance of accidentally meeting and mating with a sibling is extremel
