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
How Much Protein Do I Need for Fertility and Pregnancy? 5 min read October 20, 2025 Dr. Liza Klassen, ND LifestyleNutritionTrying to Conceive Protein is a fundamental nutrient that supports every stage of health—so how much protein should you get while trying to conceive or pregnant
What Is Collagen and Is It Good for Fertility? 5 min read October 15, 2025 Dr. Samantha Van De Wal, ND LifestyleNutritionTrying to Conceive Do collagen supplements actually work? And can they improve fertility?
What Is NAD+ and Does It Help with Fertility? 5 min read October 03, 2025 Dr. Sarah Zadek, ND LifestyleTrying to Conceive NAD+ and its precursors (including NR) are powerhouse ingredients, boosting energy at the DNA level. But how does it help fertility?
Does Tylenol Use in Pregnancy Cause Autism? 4 min read September 23, 2025 Bird&Be LifestyleMental HealthPregnancy The cause of autism is not Tylenol use during pregnancy. Here's what we do know about autism and acetaminophen safety while pregnant
Are Seed Oils Bad for You? 6 min read September 15, 2025 Dr. Liza Klassen, ND LifestyleNutritionPrenatals Seed oils get a bad rap for everything from promoting inflammation to causing cancer—but how do they affect your fertility?
How Are Gut Health, Probiotics, and Fertility Related? 6 min read August 25, 2025 Dr. Samantha Van De Wal, ND LifestyleNutritionTrying to Conceive We know gut health is important for overall health, but how are probiotics and fertility related? Learn more about what probiotic strains can help
Can You Take Antidepressants (or SSRIs) in Pregnancy and Do They Affect Fertility? 3 min read August 11, 2025 Dr. Nirali Jain, MD LifestyleMental HealthPregnancyTrying to Conceive Medications like SSRIs may be an important part of your overall health—but are antidepressants safe for pregnancy or when you’re trying to conceive?
Your Menstrual Cycle Phases, Explained 4 min read August 04, 2025 Bird&Be LifestyleOvulation & PeriodsPreparing Your cycle isn’t just your period—there are 4 phases (menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, luteal), and they affect everything from mood to sleep to acne.
Can You Get Pregnant with PCOS? 5 min read July 28, 2025 Dr. Samantha Van De Wal, ND Fertility TreatmentLifestylePCOSTrying to Conceive PCOS, also known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a hormonal disorder affecting more than 20% of reproductive-aged females. PCOS itself doesn’t cause infertility. But some of the side effects of PCOS—primarily...
Can You Take Prenatal Vitamins for Hair Growth? 6 min read July 21, 2025 Dr. Samantha Van De Wal, ND LifestylePrenatals The beauty industry is no stranger to supplements, which have become a mainstay in many routines for both beauty and health. Enter prenatal vitamins, which can be taken even if...
Does Your Vaginal Health Affect Your Fertility? 5 min read March 21, 2025 Evvy x Bird&Be LifestyleOvulation & PeriodsTrying to Conceive Does your vaginal health and microbiome affect your fertility? Here's what to know about good (and bad) bacteria in the vagina and the connection to gut health
How to Prepare for IVF Egg Retrieval (with Tips from a Naturopath) 3 min read January 31, 2025 Dr. Tracy Malone, ND Fertility TreatmentLifestylePrenatalsPreparingTrying to Conceive Dr. Tracy Malone, naturopath, shares the top 5 things she wants you to do to prepare for IVF egg retrieval (but they're good for trying to conceive at home, too!)
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.
