Donor embryos

Embryo donation requires the written consent of both people whose reproductive material created the embryos, and counselling for donors and recipients. It offers a lower-cost route to pregnancy but means the child is not genetically related to either recipient parent.

Also known as: embryo donation, embryo adoption

Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.