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The lead-up to your first fertility appointment can be both an exciting and anxiety-inducing time. You might be looking forward to getting started with a reproductive endocrinologist (RE, a fertility doctor), but you may also have mixed feelings that…
It’s a refrain we’ve all heard—if you’re having a baby, you’re going to be tired. It comes in the form of unsolicited advice, gentle ribbing and glances of pity. Unfortunately, the well-meaning commenters are often right—new parents get very little s…
Did you know that 35 to 50 percent of infertility cases involve male factor (issues with sperm)? One of the possible challenges is how well sperm moves, A.K.A. its motility. This is key to make sure the sperm can make its way to the egg for fertiliza…
When it’s time to see a fertility doctor, it can be daunting to figure out where to start. The first step is finding the best fertility clinic for you and your needs. You can hit Google and ask around for recommendations to get an initial list, but h…
No matter how you felt about sleep prior to becoming a parent, you will likely find yourself consumed by thoughts of it in the early days of being a new mom. Your own sleep, your baby’s sleep, how much or little you’re both having, when the next nap…
Giving birth—no matter how it went down or how long it took—takes a huge physical, mental and emotional toll. Your body goes through a ton of changes to create a brand-new human being and then again to bring that life into the world. But it doesn’t…
Secondary infertility can come as a shock if getting pregnant the first time happened easily. Plus, there are the demands of dealing with this emotional and physical toll while also balancing the duties of parenting. Here, we dive into secondary f…
If you’re trying to get pregnant, a handy skill you’ll want to nail down is the ability to figure out when you’re ovulating. That’s when an egg is released and can be fertilized by sperm—and it only happens once per cycle.What is ovulation?Ovulati…
Fertility and genetic tests have come a long way in the past decade. When pregnancy tests keep coming up negative, or when embryo transfers in an IVF cycle have been unsuccessful, fertility doctors now have extra tools to figure out what might be goi…
Are you feeling exhausted after giving birth? Postpartum fatigue is no joke. Not only has your body been through a lot—having grown and delivered to a human baby—but managing your infant’s and your own care in those first weeks and months can be b…
We’re all about making your journey easier—but we also care deeply about minimizing the impact the fertility industry has on the environment. We know that as many as one in six couples struggle to conceive, and if we can help such a sizeable group le…
Our co-founders Samantha Diamond and Breanna Hughes created Bird&Be because on their own journeys to conceive, they realized fertility care could be way better. So the pair brought together a team that includes both reproductive endo…
If a growing climate crisis and limitations to reproductive rights weren’t enough, you may have also noticed a recent resurgence of PFAS stories in your newsfeed. That’s because the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued new health a…
Though the “fourth trimester” refers to the first three months after giving birth, did you know that the postpartum recovery period often takes a full year? Taking care of both yourself and your baby is a huge job—and it’s one you do while your bo…
The embryo transfer can bring a ton of intense emotions during an IVF journey. You’ve worked hard to get here: all the appointments, the blood draws, ultrasounds, medication and injections. Now, there’s only about a two-week wait (and sometimes ev…
On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision that had previously guaranteed abortion rights across the country. Now, Americans no longer have a constitutional right to abortion, and state-by-state laws will determi…
Low milk supply is one of the top reasons that parents stop chest/breastfeeding, not to mention a major stressor in the already trying days of early parenthood. There’s so much uncertainty and it can be hard to figure out what’s causing the low mi…
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…