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
Foods to Avoid While Pregnant 5 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek LifestyleNutritionPregnancy From raw fish to deli meat to alcohol—what do you actually need to avoid while pregnant? And how often does Salmonella and Listeria actually occur?
Behaviours and Activities to Avoid While Pregnant 5 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek LifestylePregnancy From household chores to cleaning products and kitty litter to hot tubs—what can you safely continue to do while pregnant?
Beauty Products to Avoid While Pregnant 5 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek LifestylePregnancy Botox, filler, hair dye and nail polish—what can you use when pregnant and what should to hit pause on?
A Guide to Cesarean Sections (AKA, a C-Section) 7 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek PostpartumPregnancy Including why you might schedule a C-section or need an emergency Cesarean section, and how long recovery takes.
Fertility Treatment and IVF Superstitions 5 min read Bird&Be Fertility TreatmentLifestyleMental Health From lucky transfer socks to McDonald’s French fries—do these IVF superstitions actually work?
Infertility Support Groups 4 min read Baden Colt Fertility TreatmentLifestyleMental Health Don’t forget about your mental health as you navigate infertility—and remember, there are people, organizations and therapists that can help
What is Gestational Diabetes and How Is It Managed? 6 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek FitnessNutritionPregnancy Why the dreaded glucose test is so important and answering the question: can gestational diabetes be prevented?
What to Expect at Your Egg Retrieval 6 min read Teale Kelley Egg FreezingEgg RetrievalFertility Treatment We asked Teale Kelley—IVF nurse and six-time egg donor—to share what to expect on your egg retrieval day
We Thought We Couldn't Conceive Without IVF—Then We Found Bird&Be 4 min read 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.”
Can I Have Sex During IVF and Fertility Treatment? 5 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Embryo TransferFertility TreatmentLifestyle Is having sex during fertility treatments safe or recommended? Are there benefits? What about orgasm (with or without a partner)?
A Comprehensive List of Pregnancy Symptoms—Including Ones No One Told You About 10 min read Bird&Be LifestylePregnancy From morning sickness to lightning crotch (yes, you read that right)
My Fourth Embryo Transfer Finally Worked 4 min read Breanna Hughes Bird&Be StoriesEmbryo TransferFertility Treatment “Because this was my fourth transfer, we were in let’s do anything and everything, mode.” Bird&Be’s Breanna Hughes has had four embryo transfers, so she’s well-versed in transfer protocol.
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.
