For instance, there are not as many flower rituals in Africa, as residents here are more concerned with local barks and trees. After all, these things are sources of both medicine and food. That does not mean, however, flower rituals did not exist.
The Child Welfare Information Gateway, a U.S. government-funded adoption information service, estimates that the average U.S. adoption costs $8,000 to $40,000. If you're adopting a child from another country, the range is $15,000 to $30,000. If you're adopting through foster care, which generally involves becoming the parent of an older child, the cost is much lower: zero to $2,500.
But how does the cost of embryo adoption compare to your other options? In vitro fertilization can cost anywhere from $10,000-$18,000 for one cycle and the cost of donor eggs can range from $10,000-$50,000. Adoption usually ranges from $20,000-$50,000, with international adoption being at the top end of the spectrum. On average, embryo adoption costs $12,000-$15,000. The price of embryo adoption typically includes a home study, agency fees, matching services, legal contract, shipment of embryos to the adopting familyâs clinic, and lifetime maintenance of records.