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 Are Possible Infertility Diagnoses? 2 min read July 18, 2023 Bird&Be Fertility TreatmentTrying to Conceive Infertility is complex, and there are many possible diagnoses you might get if you fall into this category, from diminished ovarian reserve to sperm DNA fragmentation—here's what they mean.
What is Unexplained Infertility? 2 min read July 13, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek Fertility TreatmentTrying to Conceive Unexplained infertility is a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning that your team isn't able to determine what is causing your infertility. Here are a few things to consider
What is Uterine Factor Infertility and How Do You Treat It? 1 min read July 12, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek Fertility TreatmentTrying to Conceive If you have ovaries and are experiencing infertility, you may receive a diagnosis of uterine factor infertility. Here’s what that means.
What is Tubal Infertility and How Do You Treat It? 2 min read July 11, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek Fertility TreatmentTrying to Conceive Tubal factor infertility is when there is a blockage or damage to one or both fallopian tubes which prevents the egg from reaching the sperm or uterus.
What is Ovulatory Dysfunction? 2 min read July 06, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek Fertility TreatmentOvulation & PeriodsTrying to Conceive If you've received a diagnosis of ovulatory dysfunction, it could be due to many things including PCOS, endometriosis and stress
What is Diminished Ovarian Reserve and How Do You Treat It? 4 min read July 04, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek Fertility TreatmentTrying to Conceive Received a diagnosis of diminished ovarian reserve? Here's what that means, what potentially caused it and what you can expect moving forward.
5 Tips for Meditation While Trying to Conceive 2 min read June 30, 2023 Kelly Smith Fertility TreatmentLifestyleMental HealthTrying to Conceive Easy ways to incorporate meditation into your trying to conceive journey
Does Meditation Help Fertility? 2 min read June 20, 2023 Kelly Smith LifestyleMental HealthTrying to Conceive Kelly Smith, founder of Yoga for You and host of Mindful in Minutes podcast, shares her tips for meditation while TTC (including some guided meditation for fertility)
Can Air Quality Affect Pregnancy and Fertility? 3 min read June 08, 2023 Bird&Be LifestylePregnancyTrying to Conceive How are wildfires—and the resulting air pollution—across Canada and the U.S. affecting fertility and pregnancy? Here's what the studies say—and tips to keep safe
The Top Takeaways from "It Takes Two... And a Uterus" 4 min read June 07, 2023 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
We Thought We Couldn't Conceive Without IVF—Then We Found Bird&Be 4 min read April 14, 2023 Catherine Bilton Bird&Be StoriesPrenatalsTrying to Conceive “I remember feeling excited and scared at the same time, and trying to be hopeful but not to get my hopes up too high.”
What is IUI, a.k.a., Intrauterine Insemination? 6 min read March 15, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek Fertility TreatmentTrying to Conceive An intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycle is often the first stop on your assisted reproductive journey—but what is it?
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.