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Why I Became an Egg Donor
I've donated eggs six times—here's why becoming an egg donor was one of the most rewarding choices I've made
Egg Freezing Gave Me the Opportunity to Support my Long-Term Goals
“Having knowledge is power and knowing where my body was at was an education—I realized I had to prioritize myself and my future if I wanted kids.”
Freezing My Eggs Let Me Focus on My Health While Still Planning for More Kids
After undergoing fertility treatment to have her twins, Vanesa Schaller thought w was done having kids—but then a health scare made her reconsider and she decided to freeze her eggs. Again.
I Had to Reframe the Way I Thought We’d Start Our Family
Katrina Buckmire shares her egg freezing experience, including why she opted to do it, how she felt after and what her next steps are on her path to parenthood
Egg Freezing Gave Me the Information I Needed to Take my Fertility Health Seriously
"I wish I had known that egg quality and quantity are two different things and that quality can be impacted by many factors, many of which are in your control.”
We Thought We Couldn't Conceive Without IVF—Then We Found Bird&Be
“I remember feeling excited and scared at the same time, and trying to be hopeful but not to get my hopes up too high.”
My Fourth Embryo Transfer Finally Worked
“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.
Reflecting on My First Two Embryo Transfers as I Prepare for My Third
“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.
My First Embryo Transfer as Someone with Unexplained Infertility
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.”
Featured Blogs
Do You Ovulate While Nursing?
Does breastfeeding work as birth control? Is an ovulation test accurate while nursing? Here’s what you need to know about ovulation and breastfeeding
Navigating Your First Postpartum Period
When does your first postpartum period happen and what can you expect? Learn more here
What is Normal Period Blood and Discharge?
From bright red to brown, what’s normal when it comes to blood during your period?
What is NIPT Testing?
Prenatal testing is a personal choice, and one with many factors to consider depending on your path to pregnancy, medical history and personal curiosity
Recipe: PCOS-Friendly Quinoa Chickpea Bowl
Add this to your PCOS diet plan—a recipe full of key nutrients to manage your symptoms like lean protein, fiber and healthy fat
Recipe: This Kale Chicken Caesar Salad is Perfect for a Gestational Diabetes Diet
Being diagnosed with gestational diabetes can be stressful, but you can treat it at home with dietary changes and exercise. Here's a recipe to get you started.