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
What is Inositol? 4 min read January 25, 2024 Bird&Be LifestylePCOSPrenatalsPreparing Learn more about Inositol, including what Inositol is, what itβs used for, how much to take and why itβs recommended for PCOS by fertility doctors.
Can Low Vitamin D Affect Fertility? 6 min read December 06, 2023 Bird&Be Fertility TreatmentPrenatalsTrying to Conceive Getting enough Vitamin D is important for fertility, pregnancy and postpartumβlean more about dose, signs of deficiency and why we could all benefit from some more Vitamin D.
We Thought We Couldn't Conceive Without IVFβThen We Found Bird&Be 4 min read April 14, 2023 Catherine Bilton Bird&Be StoriesPrenatalsTrying to Conceive βI remember feeling excited and scared at the same time, and trying to be hopeful but not to get my hopes up too high.β
I Forgot to Take My Prenatal While Pregnant 5 min read March 29, 2023 Dr. Jennifer Fitzgerald PregnancyPrenatals We get itβremembering to take your prenatal vitamin daily isnβt always easy. But it is important. Hereβs why.
Is Vitamin C Safe During Pregnancy? 3 min read February 23, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek PregnancyPrenatals How much Vitamin C do you need during pregnancy and why is it so important?
What Are Antioxidants and Why Are They Important in Fertility? 6 min read January 05, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek PrenatalsTrying to Conceive We often talk about antioxidants in relation to health and wellnessβbut what are they? And how does oxidative stress impact your fertility?
Is Vitamin A Safe During Pregnancy? 4 min read November 18, 2022 Dr. Sarah Zadek PregnancyPrenatals Vitamin A is an essential antioxidant vitamin which helps maintain eye health and function.
What is Sperm DNA Fragmentation? 6 min read October 27, 2022 Dr. Sarah Zadek Fertility TreatmentPrenatalsSperm Health When DNA strands are damaged, it's called sperm DNA fragmentation and they can affect sperm quality and directly impact the ability of the sperm to fertilize an egg.
What Is Choline and How Does It Support Fertility? 2 min read October 20, 2022 Dr. Sarah Zadek PrenatalsTrying to Conceive Choline is an important nutrient during the prenatal period, pregnancy and postpartum. Yet most people donβt get enough Choline from their diets alone.
A Handy Glossary for Fertility Supplements 5 min read October 07, 2022 Dr. Dan Nayot, Dr. Jennifer Fitzgerald and Dr. Tracy Malone PrenatalsPreparingTrying to Conceive Your guide to understanding the ingredients, from amino acids to zinc.
What Supplements Should I Take Before Egg Freezing? 5 min read September 26, 2022 Dr. Sarah Zadek Egg FreezingPrenatalsPreparing To help you get your best results possible from egg freezing, focus on improving your egg health and quality in the three to four months before your egg-retrieval.
What to Do Before and During Your First Fertility Appointment 6 min read September 23, 2022 Bird&Be Fertility TreatmentPrenatalsTrying to Conceive The lead-up to your first fertility appointment can be both an exciting and anxiety-inducing time.To help you avoid feeling overwhelmed, here areΒ what questions to ask during your first fertility appointment.
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.