What are possible risks with embryo adoption?
• Adopted embryos may not survive the thawing or transfer preparation process. • Pregnancy and childbirth following each physical transfer attempt are not guaranteed because not all embryos that survive thawing will successfully implant. • There is a higher risk of a multiple pregnancy following embryo adoption because usually more than one embryo is transferred. • The adoptive mother may face certain medical risks associated with pregnancy preparation, the transfer process, general or heightened risks associated with pregnancy, or a multiple pregnancy. • If donors have not completed a follow-up medical testing prior to donation transfer, there is a risk for exposure to a potentially communicable disease. • As with genetic birth, a couple must be prepared to parent a child with medical or developmental challenges, and the couple may not select the child’s gender. What costs are involved in the adoption process? The cost of a Home Study, costs associated with necessary medical screening
