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 a Luteal Phase Defect? 7 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Fertility TreatmentOvulation & PeriodsTrying to Conceive The luteal phase is the second half of a menstrual cycle, from ovulation until the day before your next period startsβand a defect in the luteal phase can impact fertility.
How to Take and Read an Ovulation Test 6 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Ovulation & PeriodsPreparingTrying to Conceive If youβre trying to get pregnant, knowing when you ovulateβthe once-per-cycle event when the egg is releasedβis key. Otherwise, you leave the meet-up between egg and sperm to chance.
What Is a Trigger Shot and How Is It Used? 6 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Egg RetrievalFertility TreatmentTrying to Conceive A common injection is whatβs known as the βtrigger shot,β which doctors can prescribe to bring on the final stages of ovulation.
What to Do Before and During Your First Fertility Appointment 6 min read 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.
How to Find the Best Fertility Clinic for You 3 min read Bird&Be Fertility TreatmentTrying to Conceive When itβs time to see a fertility doctor,, it can be daunting to figure out where to start. The first step is finding the best fertility clinic for your needs.Β
How To Increase Sperm Motility 5 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Fertility TreatmentSperm HealthTrying to Conceive Did you know that 35 to 50 percent of infertility cases involve male factor (issues with sperm)? One of the possible challenges is how well sperm moves, A.K.A. its motility.Β
What Is Secondary Infertility and How Is It Treated? 7 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Fertility TreatmentTrying to Conceive Secondary infertility can come as a shock if getting pregnant the first time happened easily. Here, we dive into secondary fertilityβwhat it is, what causes it and how it can...
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Ovulation? 7 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Ovulation & PeriodsPreparingTrying to Conceive If youβre trying to get pregnant, a handy skill youβll want to nail down is the ability to figure out when youβre ovulating.
What Are PFAs and How Do They Impact Male Fertility? 3 min read Dr. Sarah Peltz PreparingSperm HealthTrying to Conceive With new EPA advisories about the risks of PFAS, urologist Dr. Sarah Peltz answers what are PFAS and how these chemicals impact male fertility
Why You Should Start a Prenatal Vitamin Earlier Than You Think 5 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek PrenatalsPreparingTrying to Conceive If you're trying to conceive, it's recommended to start taking prenatal vitamins three to four months ahead of time to support your fertility and a healthy pregnancy.
5 Top Foods for Your Fertility Diet 6 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek NutritionPreparingTrying to Conceive When youβre trying to get pregnant, the right fertility diet can support egg health, ovulation and implantation. Here, we cover what foods to eatβand why.
What βIt Starts With The Eggβ Teaches Us About Prenatal Supplements & Egg Quality 5 min read Bird&Be PrenatalsPreparingTrying to Conceive Rebecca Fett's It Starts With The EggΒ is a popular guide forΒ supplementation to support egg quality and conception. Here, a summary of the prenatal vitamins she recommends
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.
