The 6 Best Fertility Supplements to Help You Get Pregnant A list of the best prenatal supplements, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for women trying to get pregnant, including how much to take to support pregnancy
IVF Injection Guide (with Tips from a Nurse!) 5 min read July 29, 2024 Leyla Bilali, RN Egg RetrievalEmbryo TransferFertility Treatment There are many hurdles when you’re on an IVF journey, but the one some patients don’t see coming is trypanophobia, or the fear of needles. Even without the phobia, some...
Recipe: Chicken Noodle Soup for After Your Egg Retrieval 3 min read March 15, 2024 Dr. Rachel Corradetti-Sargeant Egg RetrievalFertility TreatmentNutrition After your egg retrieval, focusing on recovery is key and your meal choices can help—so make some chicken noodle soup!
Why I Became an Egg Donor 3 min read July 17, 2023 Teale Kelly Bird&Be StoriesEgg RetrievalFertility Treatment I've donated eggs six times—here's why becoming an egg donor was one of the most rewarding choices I've made
What Are the Steps of IVF and How Long Does It Take? 8 min read July 07, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek Egg RetrievalEmbryo TransferFertility Treatment From initial appointment to positive pregnancy test, how long does IVF take? Here's a timeline—including all the different steps and how long each one might take
Freezing My Eggs Let Me Focus on My Health While Still Planning for More Kids 6 min read July 04, 2023 Vanessa Schaller Bird&Be StoriesEgg FreezingEgg RetrievalPreparing 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.
How Much Does It Cost to Freeze Your Eggs? 3 min read July 03, 2023 Bird&Be Egg FreezingEgg RetrievalFertility TreatmentPreparing A complete breakdown of the egg-freezing steps—and how much you can expect to pay for each
I Had to Reframe the Way I Thought We’d Start Our Family 4 min read June 29, 2023 Katrina Buckmire Bird&Be StoriesEgg FreezingEgg RetrievalFertility Treatment 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
What Is an Embryologist? 3 min read May 23, 2023 Alease Daniel Egg RetrievalEmbryo TransferFertility Treatment We asked Alease Daniel, embryologist, to share what her typical day looks like and her role in your fertility journey
What to Expect at Your Egg Retrieval 5 min read April 18, 2023 Teale Kelley Egg FreezingEgg RetrievalFertility Treatment We asked Teale Kelley—IVF nurse and six-time egg donor—to share what to expect on your egg retrieval day
What to Eat Before and After Egg Retrieval 6 min read October 31, 2022 Dr. Sarah Zadek Egg FreezingEgg RetrievalFertility TreatmentNutrition The time both before and after an egg retrieval can be critical when it comes to egg health and retrieval recovery.
How to Make Bloating Go Away After Egg Retrieval 6 min read October 31, 2022 Dr. Sarah Zadek Egg FreezingEgg RetrievalFertility Treatment Discover five tips to help make post-egg-retrieval bloating subside quickly.
What Is a Trigger Shot and How Is It Used? 6 min read September 28, 2022 Dr. Sarah Zadek Egg RetrievalFertility TreatmentTrying to Conceive A common injection is what’s known as the “trigger shot,” which doctors can prescribe to bring on the final stages of ovulation.
Do You Ovulate While Nursing? 5 min read May 31, 2023 NursingOvulation & PeriodsPostpartum 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 4 min read November 15, 2023 Ovulation & PeriodsPostpartum When does your first postpartum period happen and what can you expect? Learn more here
What is Normal Period Blood and Discharge? 3 min read November 15, 2023 LifestyleOvulation & PeriodsPreparing From bright red to brown, what’s normal when it comes to blood during your period?
What is NIPT Testing? 6 min read August 15, 2023 LifestylePregnancy 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 2 min read August 18, 2023 NutritionPCOSPreparing 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 2 min read August 31, 2023 NutritionPregnancy 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.
