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
Why I Became an Egg Donor 3 min read Teale Kelly Bird&Be StoriesEgg RetrievalFertility Treatment I've donated eggs six times—here's why becoming an egg donor was one of the most rewarding choices I've made
What is Unexplained Infertility? 2 min read 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 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 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.
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.”
What Are the Steps of IVF and How Long Does It Take? 9 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Egg RetrievalEmbryo TransferFertility Treatment From initial appointment to positive pregnancy test, how long does IVF take? Here's a timeline—including all the different steps and how long each one might take
What is Ovulatory Dysfunction? 2 min read 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
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.
What is Diminished Ovarian Reserve and How Do You Treat It? 4 min read 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.
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
5 Tips for Meditation While Trying to Conceive 2 min read Kelly Smith Fertility TreatmentLifestyleMental HealthTrying to Conceive Easy ways to incorporate meditation into your trying to conceive journey
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 3 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.
