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
The Top Takeaways from "It Takes Two... And a Uterus" 4 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Fertility TreatmentLifestyleTrying to Conceive From dietary changes to cycle-tracking, here are the top takeaways—and three key recommendations—from author and ND, Dr. Sarah Zadek
Foods to Avoid While Pregnant 4 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek LifestyleNutritionPregnancy From raw fish to deli meat to alcohol—what do you actually need to avoid while pregnant? And how often does Salmonella and Listeria actually occur?
Behaviours and Activities to Avoid While Pregnant 4 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek LifestylePregnancy From household chores to cleaning products and kitty litter to hot tubs—what can you safely continue to do while pregnant?
Beauty Products to Avoid While Pregnant 4 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek LifestylePregnancy Botox, filler, hair dye and nail polish—what can you use when pregnant and what should to hit pause on?
Fertility Treatment and IVF Superstitions 5 min read Bird&Be Fertility TreatmentLifestyleMental Health From lucky transfer socks to McDonald’s French fries—do these IVF superstitions actually work?
Infertility Support Groups 4 min read Baden Colt Fertility TreatmentLifestyleMental Health Don’t forget about your mental health as you navigate infertility—and remember, there are people, organizations and therapists that can help
Can I Have Sex During IVF and Fertility Treatment? 5 min read 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 Symptoms—Including Ones No One Told You About 10 min read Bird&Be LifestylePregnancy From morning sickness to lightning crotch (yes, you read that right)
What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag 3 min read Bird&Be LifestylePregnancy If you have no idea where to start—and have left it a little late—don'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 Dr. Sarah Zadek LifestyleMental HealthPostpartum Here’s what you can expect in the first days, weeks and months postpartum—yes, it can take months to heal.
Is IVF Tax Deductible? 3 min read Bird&Be Fertility TreatmentLifestyle Learn more about what fertility treatment expenses you can claim when filing your taxes in both Canada and the United States
How Does Stress Affect Fertility? 7 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek LifestyleMental HealthPreparing It seems cruel that the stress of trying to conceive could lead to more hurdles when TTC. Here’s how stress affects fertility—and what can help
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.