Some couples who were considering adopting a child are opting instead to adopt embryos. In 2003, an estimated 400,000 embryos, left over from in-vitro fertilization, were frozen. Rather than having the embryos destroyed, people can choose to donate them to other couples who want children.

"The trend is growing as more infertile couples learn about it. Carol Sommerfelt, embryologist for the National Embryo Donation Center (NEDC) in Knoxville, Tenn. said cases number about 200 nationally."

Embryo adoption is also much less expensive, with costs ranging from $5,000 and higher depending on how many attempts are needed for a woman to become pregnant.

Read more in the Washington Times.