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Planning for pregnancy? You’ve likely heard that getting on a good prenatal vitamin is an important first step. But how soon should you get started? Spoiler alert: It’s earlier than you might think.When to start taking prenatal vitamins? For you…
Think of your diet as your body’s fuel source, providing key vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and proteins that your cells and organs need to function and stay healthy. These nutrients can help your body get rid of harmful toxins, safeguard your…
Ever wonder why some prenatal supplements (including ours!) contain so much Vitamin B12? How much do you actually need for preconception and pregnancy? What happens if you take too much? Is this even safe?!What does Vitamin B12 do?Vitamin B12 is an e…
If you’ve ever gone deep researching egg quality, chances are you’ve at least heard of It Starts With The Egg. Penned by science writer and IVF warrior Rebecca Fett, it’s one of the most popular fertility-helping books. In it, she breaks down t…
If you’ve been told to start taking CoQ10 for your egg quality, you might be wondering which form is better: Ubiquinone or Ubiquinol. There’s been a lot of hype over Ubiquinol, but does it hold up? And what’s the actual difference between the t…
Though there’s no guaranteed shortcut to getting pregnant fast, there are several things you can do now to prep your body and create a more favorable environment for conceiving and growing a baby. This is important for both the person with the egg…
We all know how important logging enough sleep is for our overall health and our mood. That’s because when we sleep, the body doesn’t just rest. There are critical processes that need to happen during sleep, including solidifying memories and info…
Michelle Strong is a registered nutritionist and infertility warrior who founded mymindbodybaby.com to support others on their paths to pregnancy. In this guest post, she shares best IVF diet according to research. As a bonus, Bird&Be readers can…
Endometriosis is a *literal* pain—both physically and mentally. It can take a long time to be diagnosed, and managing the condition is complex. Here, our team of doctors breaks down the basics to help you advocate for yourself sooner. What is end…
We know that the birth control bill pauses ovulation, right? So, does that then mean that your eggs get saved up? Could this delay menopause? This is a great question from our community, and we got our chief medical advisor Dr. Dan Nayot to break…
There’s almost no aspect of a couple’s relationship that a fertility journey doesn’t disrupt. There’s the emotional aspect of the grief and overwhelm, the physical side as you learn about hormone injections, tend to your diets, or visit acupunctur…
When it comes to sexy times, don’t underestimate the role that your mood and energy play. They impact how revved you feel as well as how ready your body is for sex. And we know that when you’re deep in a fertility journey, sex can be, well… totall…
We know nothing saps romance like trying to conceive, but sometimes, a little laughter can go a long way. Enter: our free printable Valentine's Day cards. Whether you're timing intercourse or navigating IVF, our team came up with meme-wor…
Though a vegetarian or vegan diet likely means you’re getting plenty of the vitamins and minerals that plants have to offer, certain nutrients are hard to come by if you don’t eat food from animal sources. To make sure you’re getting all the good…
Whether you’re trying to conceive or are starting to think about it, chances are you’ve gone down the Google rabbit hole and found loads of overwhelming info. Though there’s lots to know about planning for pregnancy, it’s helpful to focus on the b…
When it comes to cannabis and trying to conceive, you may want to pass the dutchie altogether. From the damage of smoking and vaping to the studied effects of THC and CBD on egg and sperm health, implantation, hormones, pregnancy and more, there are…
It might not get as much attention as folic acid or folate, but the omega-3 fatty acid DHA is crucial in pregnancy. And even before that, it can play an important role in sperm and egg health. Here, we cover off all of the nutrient’s benef…
Thinking about stopping your birth control pill and trying to conceive? You might’ve heard that your odds are higher right after coming off the pill—but is it true? No, or at least, not really. The pill stops you from ovulating, which is why it’…
From your skincare collection to your wine rack, you’ve likely encountered Resveratrol before—but did you know it can play a supporting role in your journey to conceive? When taken as a supplement, this powerful antioxidant delivers serious benefi…
For many, Folate and Folic Acid are the first supplements you’ll hear about when you start trying to conceive, but the two terms can get confusing. These nutrients play a huge role in pregnancy and the prep for it, so here, we break down the diffe…