Is Vitamin A Safe During Pregnancy?
Vitamin A is an essential antioxidant vitamin which helps maintain eye health and function.…
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How Much Vitamin B12 Should I Take, and How Much Is Too Much?
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…
The Pregnancy Supplements that Vegetarians Need to Be Taking
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…
Does Marijuana Affect Fertility?
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…
Why Do I Need a Prenatal Vitamin with DHA?
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…
Folate vs Folic Acid vs 5-MTHF: What You Need in Your Prenatal Vitamins
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…
Our Formulas Just Got *Even* Better
Here at Bird&Be, we’re committed to always improving our products so that we can help make your journey a little smoother. You’ve got enough to worry about, after all. So whenever you tell us what you wish your prenatal vitamins had, we’re all ea…
What Is Selenium and Why Is It Important for Fertility?
Get to know this unsung-hero mineral When it comes to fertility-supporting supplements, you don’t hear a lot about Selenium, but it’s crucial for healthy sperm and eggs. So, what exactly is it and what role does it play in preconception care? To ge…
7 Things that Make Bird&Be Prenatals Different
Here’s how we’re changing fertility care Supplements offer important minerals, vitamins and essential amino acids that support overall health while also helping optimize reproductive health—but not all are created equal. When it comes to cr…
The Best Natural Remedies for Pregnancy Nausea
5 helpful tips to score you some relief Nothing bursts the early-pregnancy bubble like nausea and vomiting. You expect a pep in your step and that magical pregnancy glow, but instead, many spend a good chunk of their first trimester hovering over t…
How to Find a Pregnancy-Safe Sunscreen
Plus, three of our favorite formulas Everyone needs protection from the sun to keep their skin at its best (quick reminder: UV rays damage cells, causing signs of aging and an increased risk of skin cancer). And when pregnancy hormones come in…
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D in Pregnancy?
We break down how much you need and how to get it Because we get it straight from the sun, you’d think that Vitamin D deficiency would be pretty rare. But surprisingly, studies show that 70 to 97 percent of Canadians have insufficient level…