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 to Pack in Your Hospital Bag 3 min read March 20, 2023 Bird&Be LifestylePregnancy If you have no idea where to start—and have left it a little late—don't worry! Here's our handy guide (and printable list if you scroll down) about what you need...
My First Embryo Transfer as Someone with Unexplained Infertility 5 min read March 16, 2023 Shannon Gallagher Bird&Be StoriesEmbryo TransferFertility Treatment Bird&Be’s Shannon Gallagher answers questions about her first embryo transfer, including how she prepared. “My clinic laid it all out, but actually experiencing it is another thing.”
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?
What is PCOS? 3 min read March 13, 2023 Bird&Be PCOSPreparing There are many things that we know can contribute to PCOS—but understanding the how and the why is more complicated.
What Does Postpartum Recovery Look Like and How Long Does It Last? 8 min read March 08, 2023 Dr. Sarah Zadek LifestyleMental HealthPostpartum Here’s what you can expect in the first days, weeks and months postpartum—yes, it can take months to heal.
What is a Chemical Pregnancy? 2 min read March 06, 2023 Bird&Be Fertility TreatmentPregnancy LossTrying to Conceive What exactly *is* a chemical pregnancy? Is it the same as a miscarriage? Does it affect your future fertility? And how do you know if you've had one?
Is IVF Tax Deductible? 3 min read February 27, 2023 Bird&Be Fertility TreatmentLifestyle Learn more about what fertility treatment expenses you can claim when filing your taxes in both Canada and the United States
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?
Postpartum Exercise Plan 4 min read February 10, 2023 Jennifer Edmonds FitnessPostpartum Getting back to your exercise routine after giving birth can be daunting—but your postpartum body and mind will benefit from some movement
How Does Stress Affect Fertility? 7 min read February 09, 2023 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
How to Exercise While Pregnant 3 min read February 08, 2023 Jennifer Edmonds FitnessPregnancy You don’t need to stop exercising when you become pregnant—but you do need to modify to accommodate your changing body
What Is PGT Testing? 8 min read February 06, 2023 Igenomix & Bird&Be Embryo TransferFertility Treatment When is doing preimplantation genetic testing a good idea, and what are the possible outcomes?
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.