The Nest

“Because this was my fourth transfer, we were in let’s do anything and everything, mode.” Bird&Be’s Breanna Hughes has had four embryo transfers, so she’s well-versed in transfer protocol.

If you're undergoing IVF, the embryo transfer is a big day. You're likely feeling nervous and excited—but you might not know what to expect if this is your first one. 

What’s the difference between egg freezing and embryo freezing? And why should you do one over the other?

We get it—remembering to take your prenatal vitamin daily isn’t always easy. But it is important. Here’s why.

“Watching the screen as the doctor placed the embryo in my uterus was quite the marvel—science is amazing.” Bird&Be’s Dani Wade shares her experiences with two embryo transfers.

Here are some embryo transfer dos and don’ts as well as what to expect day-of and some of your FAQs answered, from the perspective of an ND.

We break down how beta-hCG is tested, when you can test and what levels of Beta-hCG indicate pregnancy success

If you have no idea where to start—and have left it a little late—don't worry! Here's our handy guide (and printable list if you scroll down) about what you need...

Bird&Be’s Shannon Gallagher answers questions about her first embryo transfer, including how she prepared. “My clinic laid it all out, but actually experiencing it is another thing.”  

An intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycle is often the first stop on your assisted reproductive journey—but what is it?

There are many things that we know can contribute to PCOS—but understanding the how and the why is more complicated.

Here’s what you can expect in the first days, weeks and months postpartum—yes, it can take months to heal.