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
What Are Possible Infertility Diagnoses? 2 min read July 18, 2023 Bird&Be Fertility TreatmentTrying to Conceive Infertility is complex, and there are many possible diagnoses you might get if you fall into this category, from diminished ovarian reserve to sperm DNA fragmentation—here's what they mean.
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 is Unexplained Infertility? 2 min read July 13, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek Fertility TreatmentTrying to Conceive Unexplained infertility is a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning that your team isn't able to determine what is causing your infertility. Here are a few things to consider
What is Uterine Factor Infertility and How Do You Treat It? 1 min read July 12, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek Fertility TreatmentTrying to Conceive If you have ovaries and are experiencing infertility, you may receive a diagnosis of uterine factor infertility. Here’s what that means.
What is Tubal Infertility and How Do You Treat It? 2 min read July 11, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek Fertility TreatmentTrying to Conceive Tubal factor infertility is when there is a blockage or damage to one or both fallopian tubes which prevents the egg from reaching the sperm or uterus.
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 Ovulatory Dysfunction? 2 min read July 06, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek Fertility TreatmentOvulation & PeriodsTrying to Conceive If you've received a diagnosis of ovulatory dysfunction, it could be due to many things including PCOS, endometriosis and stress
How Hormone Changes Affect Your Body and Mind 6 min read July 05, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek Fertility TreatmentOvulation & PeriodsPreparing Our hormones are always changing—rising and falling based on where we are in our menstrual cycles—and sometimes we get a notification of these changes in the form of certain signs...
What is Diminished Ovarian Reserve and How Do You Treat It? 4 min read July 04, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek Fertility TreatmentTrying to Conceive Received a diagnosis of diminished ovarian reserve? Here's what that means, what potentially caused it and what you can expect moving forward.
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
5 Tips for Meditation While Trying to Conceive 2 min read June 30, 2023 Kelly Smith Fertility TreatmentLifestyleMental HealthTrying to Conceive Easy ways to incorporate meditation into your trying to conceive journey
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
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.