Donor Embryo at CARE Fertility
Building a family doesn’t always follow a straight line. For some patients, donor embryo offers a meaningful path forward — one that allows you to experience pregnancy and childbirth with the support of a compassionate care team.
At CARE Fertility, we approach donor embryo with honesty, empathy, and thoughtful guidance, recognizing that this decision is both medical and deeply personal.
What Is Donor Embryo?
Donor embryo is an option in which an embryo created through IVF by another patient — someone who has completed their own family building — is donated to help another individual or family grow theirs.
Where Do Donor Embryos Come From?
Our donor embryos come from CARE Fertility patients who have generously chosen to donate embryos they no longer plan to use. Each embryo accepted into our program is carefully reviewed and meets established medical and laboratory quality standards.
Privacy, Anonymity & What to Know for the Future
CARE Fertility maintains donor and recipient anonymity, and identifying information is not shared through the clinic.
It’s also important to understand that advances in direct-to-consumer genetic testing mean that a child conceived through embryo donation may be able to identify genetic relatives in the future. This is not unique to CARE Fertility or to embryo donation. We discuss this openly during counseling so families feel informed, supported, and prepared.
How We Support You Medically
Before moving forward, your care team will ensure that pregnancy is safe and appropriate for you. This includes personalized medical evaluation and uterine testing to confirm your body is ready to support a pregnancy. If additional testing is recommended based on your history, your physician will explain why and how it supports your care.
Emotional Support & Counseling
Choosing donor embryo can bring up complex emotions and important long-term considerations. All recipients participate in a counseling session with a reproductive psychologist. Counseling provides a supportive space to talk through expectations, disclosure to children, and any questions or feelings that arise along the way.
Cost & Insurance
The cost of a donor embryo cycle is $9,000.
Patients with IVF insurance coverage may have coverage for some portions of the process, but not all services are typically covered. Our financial counselors will review your benefits in detail so you know what to expect before you move forward.
Is Donor Embryo Right for Me?
Donor embryo may be an option for many individuals and couples who are medically able to carry a pregnancy. Your CARE Fertility physician will review your medical history and help determine whether this path fits your goals, timeline, and overall health.
Next Steps
If you’re considering donor embryo, we invite you to schedule a consultation with one of our physicians. Our team is here to help you explore your options and support you every step of the way.