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
How Do I Know If Iβm Fertile Enough To Get Pregnant? 7 min read October 04, 2022 Dr. Sarah Zadek Ovulation & PeriodsPreparingTrying to Conceive While thereβs no single guaranteed indicator of fertility (and remember, it takes goodΒ healthy sperm, too!), here are seven things to look out for.
What Is a Luteal Phase Defect? 7 min read October 04, 2022 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 September 29, 2022 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.
Is a Keto Diet Good for PCOS? 5 min read September 28, 2022 Dr. Sarah Zadek NutritionPCOSPreparing What is a keto diet, and can it help people with PCOS manage their insulin levels?
What Is a Trigger Shot and How Is It Used? 6 min read September 28, 2022 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 Supplements Should I Take Before Egg Freezing? 5 min read September 26, 2022 Dr. Sarah Zadek Egg FreezingPrenatalsPreparing To help you get your best results possible from egg freezing, focus on improving your egg health and quality in the three to four months before your egg-retrieval.
What to Do Before and During Your First Fertility Appointment 6 min read September 23, 2022 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.
5 Not-So-Obvious Reasons New Parents Are So Tired 5 min read September 23, 2022 Dr. Sarah Zadek LifestylePostpartum Unfortunately, the well-meaning commenters are often rightβnew parents get very little sleep. Here are five reasonsβaside from babyβwhy new parents are tired.
How To Increase Sperm Motility 5 min read September 22, 2022 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
How to Find the Best Fertility Clinic for You 3 min read September 22, 2022 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
4 Sleep Tips For New Parents To Feel Less Exhausted 4 min read September 21, 2022 Dr. Sarah Zadek LifestyleMental HealthPostpartum You will likely find yourself consumed by thoughts of sleep in the early days of being a new parent. Here are a few tips to help you get more.
Do I Need a Postpartum Supplement? 4 min read September 14, 2022 Bird&Be NursingPostpartumPrenatals The postpartum period requires recovery and a lot of adjustment, because though you might not be pregnant anymore, your hormones are still fluctuating and your lifestyle is changing.
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.