The Nest

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

When you’re done with fertility treatment but still have embryos in storage, you have a decision to make. We asked embryologist, Alease Daniel, to share your options

We asked Alease Daniel, embryologist, to share what her typical day looks like and her role in your fertility journey

What happens in a fresh or frozen embryo transfer? And is one better than the other?

Is having sex during fertility treatments safe or recommended? Are there benefits? What about orgasm (with or without a partner)?

“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.

If you're undergoing IVF, the embryo transfer is a big day. You're likely feeling nervous and excited—but you might not know what to expect if this is your first one. 

What’s the difference between egg freezing and embryo freezing? And why should you do one over the other?

“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.

Here are some embryo transfer dos and don’ts as well as what to expect day-of and some of your FAQs answered, from the perspective of an ND.

We break down how beta-hCG is tested, when you can test and what levels of Beta-hCG indicate pregnancy success

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.”