There are families that knock on our doors after they have exhausted all resources. IVF cycles that didn’t hold. Surrogacy consultations that felt overwhelming. And then someone says embryo adoption and for the first time in months a quiet flame of hope is kindled. Which is we have seen that moment at Ekmi Fertility. We believe that every family deserves to know every available option for them, simple and mess-free.
What Is Embryo Adoption?
The term embryo adoption (also known as embryo donation) refers to the process whereby a couple donates their spare in vitro fertilisation (IVF) embryos to a receiving family who needs them. The surrogate mother is actually the receiving mother herself, if this makes sense, hence no separate surrogate birth mother and no need to go through an additional IVF cycle.
This is what sets it apart as one of a kind:
- The child is genetically unrelated to either parent
- The receiving mother becomes pregnant naturally
- Logistically less costly than a full cycle of IVF with donor eggs
- In anonymity, under medical supervision embryos are donated
- It avoids much of the murkiness associated with sperm donation in India
How Ekmi Process Works:
Nothing comes as a surprise, because our fertility specialists will guide you through every step – including:- Characterization of donor choice and evaluation of the uterine health of the receiving mother
- Finding a compatible donated embryo from our screened donor pool
- Preparing the endometrium to prepare the uterus for transfer
- Simplest, non surgery method of Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)
- Continued support during pregnancy – through your first trimester and more
Renewed, it is a less invasive approach than traditional IVF cycle, and at Ekmi Fertility – one of the most trusted names in Northern India for IVF and surrogacy – you’re never going through it alone.
What About Cost?
And this is that embryo adoption really shocks them. It’s positioned at a significantly lower price point compared to the cost of surrogacy in India or a new donor egg IVF cycle. Although surrogacy packages vary from Rs.16-25 lakhs (depending on the program), embryo adoption is usually a fraction of that, making it one of the most economical surrogacy-adjacent treatments known today.
Of course, every case is unique. At Ekmi, a fertility specialist will provide you with a definitive and forthright estimate ahead of time.
Is Embryo Adoption the Right Choice For You
It may be worth exploring if:
- Implantation has not been achieved following several IVF cycles
- Neither your own eggs or sperm can be used
- You crave the experience of being pregnant but surrogacy cost may seems unattainable
- You’re okay with having a child without being genetically related to the child
Which gives you the best realistic chance – and not just what sounds nice to hear are things our surrogacy doctors and embryology cannot tell your nose different!
FAQs
Q1. In India, is it allowed to adopt embryos?
Yes. Adoption of embryos is also permitted by ICMR guidelines, with anonymization of donors and recipients.
Q2. In what ways is embryo adoption unlike surrogacy?
In surrogacy mother is the one who carries the baby. An embryo adoption is an adoption that takes place with the help of an intended mother who carries the pregnancy herself, using a donated embryo.
Q3. How about if I had failed IVF cycles?
Maybe, yes – especially if it was due to embryo quality and not uterine receptivity. This will be determined by your fertility specialist.
Q4. Does Ekmi has a surrogacy program with guarantee and embryo adoption consulting?
Yes. Enlisted with rare guaranteed surrogacy program for couples who qualify, we assist you to digest your path options between (surrogacy, IVF & embryo adoption) so you understand what makes the most sense in your situation.
To know more, call 9319737070 or email us at info@ekmifertility.com