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...
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
What is Embryo Disposition? 3 min read May 24, 2023 Alease Daniel Embryo TransferFertility Treatment 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
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
Fresh vs. Frozen Embryo Transfer 5 min read May 19, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek Embryo TransferFertility Treatment What happens in a fresh or frozen embryo transfer? And is one better than the other?
The IVF and Fertility Treatment Guide to Sex 4 min read April 11, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek Embryo TransferFertility TreatmentLifestyle Is having sex during fertility treatments safe or recommended? Are there benefits? What about orgasm (with or without a partner)?
My Fourth Embryo Transfer Finally Worked 4 min read March 31, 2023 Breanna Hughes Bird&Be StoriesEmbryo TransferFertility Treatment “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.
What To Expect at Your Embryo Transfer 2 min read March 31, 2023 Bird&Be Embryo TransferFertility Treatment 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.
Egg Freezing vs. Embryo Freezing: Which Is Better? 4 min read March 30, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek Egg FreezingEmbryo TransferFertility Treatment What’s the difference between egg freezing and embryo freezing? And why should you do one over the other?
Reflecting on My First Two Embryo Transfers as I Prepare for My Third 4 min read March 24, 2023 Danielle Wade Bird&Be StoriesEmbryo TransferFertility Treatment “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.
What to Expect at Your Embryo Transfer from a Naturopath’s Perspective 4 min read March 22, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek Embryo TransferFertility Treatment 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.
What Is a Positive Beta Test (beta-hCG) After Embryo Transfer? 6 min read March 21, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek Embryo TransferFertility Treatment We break down how beta-hCG is tested, when you can test and what levels of Beta-hCG indicate pregnancy success
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.
