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 Supplements Regulated in Canada? 4 min read Bird&Be LearningLifestylePrenatalsTrying to Conceive All our formulas are licensed by Health Canada—so what does that mean for you? Here's how supplements are regulated in Canada.
Are Supplements Regulated by the FDA? 3 min read Bird&Be LifestylePrenatalsTrying to Conceive Are supplements regulated by the FDA and what does that mean? Here's what you need to know about supplement safety in the US, and how it compares to Canada.
What Vitamins Do Vegans Need to Get Pregnant? 7 min read Dr. Alana Shnier, ND NutritionPrenatalsTrying to Conceive Unfortunately, some nutrients are harder to get from plant sources alone—but you can stay vegan while trying. What vitamins do vegans need? Here's a list.
How to Improve Your Chances of Getting Pregnant in Your 30s 8 min read Dr. Annaleeza Caputi, ND PrenatalsTrying to Conceive If getting pregnant in your 30s is on your to-do list, chances are you’ve heard some version of the phrase “biological clock.” Which can make it feel like fertility suddenly...
Debunking Folic Acid Misinformation: MTHFR, Autism, and More 7 min read Bird&Be PregnancyPrenatalsTrying to Conceive Does too much folic acid cause autism? Or tongue ties? We asked doctors to set the record straight on this prenatal vitamin essential
Why Do My Vitamins Smell? 3 min read Bird&Be Prenatals Noticing an odor with your supplements? Don't panic! It doesn't always mean they've gone bad. Here's why your vitamins smell
We're Recommended by Fertility Clinics—Here's Why They Love Bird&Be 3 min read Bird&Be Fertility TreatmentPrenatalsTrying to Conceive We're recommended by fertility clinics, OB/GYNs, and reproductive endocrinologists—here's why
How to Increase Nutrient and Vitamin Absorption 6 min read Dr. Alana Shnier, ND NutritionPrenatalsPreparing You may be taking all the right vitamins—but is your body using them effectively? Learn more about how to improve vitamin absorption
What Are Methylated Vitamins? 5 min read Dr. Liza Klassen, ND LearningPregnancyPrenatals Here's what you need to know about supplement forms and which vitamins benefit from methylation
When Is the Best Time to Take Vitamins? 7 min read Dr. Liza Klassen, ND LifestyleNutritionPrenatals You may have decided what supplements to take—but when is the best time to take vitamins? With food? At night? We have the answers
What Are the Benefits of CoQ10 for Men? 5 min read Dr. Samantha Van De Wal, ND PrenatalsSperm HealthTrying to Conceive We know CoQ10 helps egg quality—but what about CoQ10 for men? Find out how this powerhouse antioxidant can help sperm health
Magnesium, Fertility, and Pregnancy: Which Magnesium is Best? 5 min read Dr. Liza Klassen, ND LifestylePregnancyPrenatalsTrying to Conceive Magnesium is a key mineral: from muscle relaxation to blood sugar balance and bone strength, it contributes to nearly every system in the body—including reproductive health
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 3 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.
