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 Postpartum Anxiety Symptoms? 3 min read Bird&Be Mental HealthPostpartum Although not as often recognized, postpartum anxiety can be just as debilitating as postpartum depression—here are the signs to keep an eye out for
I Had to Reframe the Way I Thought We’d Start Our Family 4 min read Katrina Buckmire Bird&Be StoriesEgg FreezingEgg RetrievalFertility Treatment Katrina Buckmire shares her egg freezing experience, including why she opted to do it, how she felt after and what her next steps are on her path to parenthood
What Is an Egg Donor? 4 min read Teale Kelly Fertility Treatment From why you might consider an egg donor to compensation, here’s what you need to know about becoming or using an egg donor.
Does Meditation Help Fertility? 3 min read 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)
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
Can Air Quality Affect Pregnancy and Fertility? 4 min read 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 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
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.”
Do You Ovulate While Nursing? 5 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek 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
What is Embryo Disposition? 3 min read Alease Daniel Embryo TransferFertility Treatment When you’re done with fertility treatment but still have embryos in storage, you have a decision to make. We asked embryologist, Alease Daniel, to share your options
What Is an Embryologist? 3 min read Alease Daniel Egg RetrievalEmbryo TransferFertility Treatment We asked Alease Daniel, embryologist, to share what her typical day looks like and her role in your fertility journey
Fresh vs. Frozen Embryo Transfer 5 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Embryo TransferFertility Treatment What happens in a fresh or frozen embryo transfer? And is one better than the other?
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.
