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 Are Gut Health, Probiotics, and Fertility Related? 7 min read Dr. Samantha Van De Wal, ND Lifestyle Nutrition Trying 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? 4 min read Dr. Nirali Jain, MD Lifestyle Mental Health Pregnancy Trying 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 Bird&Be Lifestyle Ovulation & Periods Preparing 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? 6 min read Dr. Samantha Van De Wal, ND Fertility Treatment Lifestyle PMOS (PCOS) Trying 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 Dr. Samantha Van De Wal, ND Lifestyle Prenatals 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 Evvy x Bird&Be Lifestyle Ovulation & Periods Trying 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 Dr. Tracy Malone, ND Fertility Treatment Lifestyle 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!)
Can I Take Prenatal Vitamins If I’m Not Pregnant (or Trying to Conceive)? 4 min read Dr. Samantha Van De Wal ND Lifestyle Ovulation & Periods Prenatals Trying to Conceive You don’t need to be pregnant to benefit from prenatals; these vitamins can still support your body—especially during stress, periods, and birth control use
Infertility and the Holidays: How to Handle the Social Season 3 min read Abbe Feder, founder of InCircle Fertility Fertility Treatment Lifestyle Trying to Conceive That time of year is creeping up, again. You know, that most wonderful time when family and friends gather to offer unsolicited advice and ask invasive personal questions? Okay, not...
What to Know About Creatine and Fertility 4 min read Dr. Samantha Van De Wal, ND Fertility Treatment Fitness Lifestyle Trying to Conceive A creatine supplement may be a great complement to your exercise routine—but what about if you’re trying to conceive or pregnant?
Is Leaking Urine During Pregnancy Normal? 5 min read Dianna Adams Lifestyle Postpartum Pregnancy Bladder leakage? Leaking urine during pregnancy is surprisingly common—but, why does it happen, and is it normal?
Are Saunas Safe During Pregnancy and While Trying to Conceive? 7 min read Dr. Liza Klassen, ND Fertility Treatment Fitness Lifestyle Pregnancy Trying to Conceive Is using a sauna okay if you’re pregnant, in fertility treatment, or trying to conceive? Should you be sweating it out at all?
Do You Ovulate While Nursing? 5 min read May 31, 2023 Nursing Ovulation & Periods Postpartum 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 & Periods Postpartum 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 Lifestyle Ovulation & Periods Preparing 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 Lifestyle Pregnancy 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 Nutrition PMOS (PCOS) Preparing 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 3 min read August 31, 2023 Nutrition Pregnancy 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.
