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 an Ovarian Cyst and Can it Affect Infertility? 9 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Ovulation & PeriodsPreparingTrying to Conceive Learn more about ovarian cysts, including what size of ovarian cyst is dangerous, what causes them and whether they can impact your fertility
Recipe: PCOS-Friendly Quinoa Chickpea Bowl 2 min read Dr. Rachel Corradetti-Sargeant 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
Egg Freezing Gave Me the Opportunity to Support my Long-Term Goals 8 min read Deana Sdao Bird&Be StoriesEgg FreezingPreparing “Having knowledge is power and knowing where my body was at was an education—I realized I had to prioritize myself and my future if I wanted kids.”
How Hormone Changes Affect Your Body and Mind 6 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Fertility TreatmentOvulation & PeriodsPreparing Our hormones are always changing—rising and falling based on where we are in our menstrual cycles—and sometimes we get a notification of these changes in the form of certain signs...
Freezing My Eggs Let Me Focus on My Health While Still Planning for More Kids 6 min read Vanessa Schaller Bird&Be StoriesEgg FreezingEgg RetrievalPreparing After undergoing fertility treatment to have her twins, Vanesa Schaller thought w was done having kids—but then a health scare made her reconsider and she decided to freeze her eggs. Again.
How Much Does It Cost to Freeze Your Eggs? 3 min read Bird&Be Egg FreezingEgg RetrievalFertility TreatmentPreparing A complete breakdown of the egg-freezing steps—and how much you can expect to pay for each
What is Normal Vaginal Discharge? 7 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Ovulation & PeriodsPreparing From egg-white to green, here’s what you need to know about the colour, texture and smell of normal discharge—including when it’s time to get a doctor’s opinion
Egg Freezing Gave Me the Information I Needed to Take my Fertility Health Seriously 6 min read Shannon Gallagher Bird&Be StoriesEgg FreezingPreparing "I wish I had known that egg quality and quantity are two different things and that quality can be impacted by many factors, many of which are in your control.”
What is PCOS? 3 min read Bird&Be PCOSPreparing There are many things that we know can contribute to PCOS—but understanding the how and the why is more complicated.
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
The Best Diet for Endometriosis 5 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek EndometriosisNutritionPreparing You can’t cure endometriosis, but you can reduce pain and manage symptoms with these key diet changes
How Does Surrogacy Work? 5 min read Baden Colt PreparingTrying to Conceive Including how much it costs, what medical treatments are needed and why it might be right for you
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.