(NewsNation) — An Ohio couple recently gave birth to a baby born of an embryo that was frozen in 1994 through a process of embryo adoption.

The process has gained traction among religious and pro-life potential parents as an alternative to traditional fertility treatments and traditional adoption.

What is embryo adoption?

Although it is called adoption, embryo adoption is not legally an adoption. It's a contractual agreement where embryos created during in vitro fertilization are transferred to another person or couple for implantation.

It is not subject to the same legal regulations as adoption and, in some cases, may be less expensive than fertility treatments or private adoption.

How does embryo adoption work?

Fertility clinics help connect those interested in embryo adoption with

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