Using third-party reproduction (egg donation and/or gestational surrogacy) can be an emotional process. While IVF has become increasingly well-recognized and discussed in popular media, third-party reproduction hasn’t gotten quite as much attention. This means there are some common misconceptions out there regarding egg donation and surrogacy. Here are a few myths about using third-party reproduction to start or grow your family:   Myth #1: There’s something wrong with me Oftentimes, when intended parents learn they are unable to conceive traditionally, they feel lacking in some way. But ..read more

Egg donation is a wonderful, tangible way to help someone achieve their family dreams. People decide to donate their eggs for a number of reasons, but always out of the generous desire to help another family grow. Understandably, potential donors may have lots of questions about the donation process. In particular, those looking to donate their eggs often wonder how the process will affect their bodies. Compared to surrogacy, where a person offers to carry another parent’s child to term, egg donation has significantly lower physical, emotional, and time requirements for the donor. However, ch ..read more

If you’ve been looking at information on egg donation, you’ve probably noticed the phrases “cycle synchronization” or “synchronizing menstrual cycles” being used a lot. But what does this mean, and why is it important? In this post, we’ll discuss what menstrual cycle synchronization means, how it’s done, and why it’s a necessary part of the egg donation process.   During a typical menstrual cycle, fluid-filled sacs called follicles grow in the ovaries, each with one egg inside. This usually lasts for the first five days or so, at which point, only one of the follicles continues to devel ..read more

Health insurance in the US can be tricky to navigate, especially when it comes to treatments that are often considered “non-essential” by health insurance providers. Unfortunately, most health insurance providers do not cover the vast majority of infertility tests, drugs, and treatments, including egg donation. This can be a major source of stress for couples that are trying to grow their families through IVF treatments or assisted pregnancy. We’re here to give you some helpful info about how to figure out what is (or isn’t) covered by your plan and how to get the coverage you need.   Why Is ..read more

One of the most common questions we get here at Bright Expectations, is how to manage a full-time school schedule with the responsibilities of egg donation. While egg donation is one of the quickest ways to make a significant dent in your college loan debt, it is a commitment that requires some planning on your end to make it work. Luckily, we’re here to help you figure it out! Many of our best donors are college students, so we’ve put together this guide to making egg donation work as a full-time student. Ready to Donate? Click Here to Apply Now! Why Donate? Most of our egg donors are dona ..read more

When it comes to having children as a same-sex male couple, there are a few different paths you can take. Many gay couples choose to adopt or foster children, but what happens when you want to have a child that is biologically yours?  Here at Bright Expectations, we can help make that dream a reality through egg donation and gestational surrogacy.    Options for Eggs The first step to having children as a same-sex male couple involves finding an egg donor that’s right for you. Since neither partner has their own biological eggs, you’ll need to decide where you want to source your egg donor ..read more

Donating your eggs is a great way to make a little extra income and help a family in need, but requires some preparation on the part of the egg donor. What exactly do you need to do while preparing to donate your eggs? The Egg Donation Process It’s best to start preparing to donate before registering with an agency. Preparing early ensures you’re ready to start as soon as you’re accepted. After you complete your registration and are accepted into our exclusive donor database, the first step in the donation process is getting matched with intended parents. When someone chooses you from our dat ..read more

There is a common misconception that donor eggs are only useful to a small demographic of people that are trying to conceive. Many people think that gay couples or women over 45 are the only people that use donor eggs during the IVF process. As one of the world’s top egg donation clinics, we’ve seen that there are many reasons one might use a donor egg to make their parenting dreams a reality.  Donor eggs can be a great solution for assisted pregnancy for all types of couples and individuals. At Bright Expectations, we’ve helped many different kinds of people achieve their parenting dreams. H ..read more

Donating your eggs can be a tricky process to navigate, especially if you’re donating for the first time. How do you make sure that you’ll find the best egg donation agency for your needs? At Bright Expectations, we want you to be informed, comfortable, and excited about the egg donation process from start to finish.  As an egg donor, doing your research is critical when choosing an agency. What exactly should you be looking for when choosing an egg donation agency? Obviously, this question will always depend on what’s most important to you, but here are some things that we’ve noticed make a ..read more

Donating your eggs is a great way to make a little extra income and help a family in need, but it does require some preparation on the part of the egg donor. What exactly do you need to do to prepare for donating your eggs? The Egg Donation Process After you complete your registration and are accepted into our exclusive donor database, the first step in the donation process is getting matched with intended parents. When someone chooses you from our database, one of our case managers will get in touch and move the process forward.  Once you’ve been chosen as an egg donor, we’ll bring you in fo ..read more