The Nest

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?

From lucky transfer socks to McDonald’s French fries—do these IVF superstitions actually work?

Don’t forget about your mental health as you navigate infertility—and remember, there are people, organizations and therapists that can help

We asked Teale Kelley—IVF nurse and six-time egg donor—to share what to expect on your egg retrieval day

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