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
Beauty Products to Avoid While Pregnant 4 min read May 05, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek LifestylePregnancy Botox, filler, hair dye and nail polishβwhat can you use when pregnant and what should to hit pause on?
Fertility Treatment and IVF Superstitions 5 min read April 26, 2023 Bird&Be Fertility TreatmentLifestyleMental Health From lucky transfer socks to McDonaldβs French friesβdo these IVF superstitions actually work?
Infertility Support Groups 4 min read April 24, 2023 Baden Colt Fertility TreatmentLifestyleMental Health Donβt forget about your mental health as you navigate infertilityβand remember, there are people, organizations and therapists that can help
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)?
A Comprehensive List of Pregnancy SymptomsβIncluding Ones No One Told You About 10 min read April 04, 2023 Bird&Be LifestylePregnancy From morning sickness to lightning crotch (yes, you read that right)
What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag 3 min read March 20, 2023 Bird&Be LifestylePregnancy If you have no idea where to startβand have left it a little lateβdon't worry! Here's our handy guide (and printable list if you scroll down) about what you need...
What Does Postpartum Recovery Look Like and How Long Does It Last? 8 min read March 08, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek LifestyleMental HealthPostpartum Hereβs what you can expect in the first days, weeks and months postpartumβyes, it can take months to heal.
Is IVF Tax Deductible? 3 min read February 27, 2023 Bird&Be Fertility TreatmentLifestyle Learn more about what fertility treatmentΒ expenses you can claim when filing your taxes in both Canada and the United States
How Does Stress Affect Fertility? 7 min read February 09, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek LifestyleMental HealthPreparing It seems cruel that the stress of trying to conceive could lead to more hurdles when TTC. Hereβs how stress affects fertilityβand what can help
How Does Traditional Chinese Medicine Help Fertility? 5 min read January 17, 2023 Laura Erlich LifestylePreparingTrying to Conceive TheΒ TCM approach to fertility is a holistic view of overall health.Β Here are some of the practices to help you get, and stay, pregnant.
How Long Does Postpartum Hair Loss Last and Other Postpartum Questions 6 min read January 13, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek LifestyleMental HealthPostpartum Plus, how long does postpartum bleeding last? When can I have sex after giving birth? How long will I bleed for?
What to Do When You Get a Positive Pregnancy Test 6 min read January 11, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek LifestylePregnancy Youβre pregnant! Now what? Hereβs what to do once you get a positive pregnancy test.
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? Hereβs 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, whatβs normal when it comes to blood during your period?Β
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 planβa 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.