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 is Gestational Diabetes and How Is It Managed? 6 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Fitness Nutrition Pregnancy 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 Freezing Egg Retrieval Fertility Treatment We asked Teale Kelley—IVF nurse and six-time egg donor—to share what to expect on your egg retrieval day
Real Stories: We Were Losing Hope—Then We Found Bird&Be 5 min read Catherine Bilton Bird&Be Stories Prenatals Trying 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 Transfer Fertility Treatment Lifestyle 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 Lifestyle Pregnancy From morning sickness to lightning crotch (yes, you read that right)
My Fourth Embryo Transfer Finally Worked 4 min read Breanna Hughes Bird&Be Stories Embryo Transfer Fertility 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.
What To Expect at Your Embryo Transfer 2 min read Bird&Be Embryo Transfer Fertility Treatment If you're undergoing IVF, the embryo transfer is a big day. You're likely feeling nervous and excited—but you might not know what to expect if this is your first one.
Egg Freezing vs. Embryo Freezing: Which Is Better? 5 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Egg Freezing Embryo Transfer Fertility Treatment What’s the difference between egg freezing and embryo freezing? And why should you do one over the other?
I Forgot to Take My Prenatal While Pregnant 6 min read Dr. Jennifer Fitzgerald Pregnancy Prenatals We get it—remembering to take your prenatal vitamin daily isn’t always easy. But it is important. Here’s why.
Reflecting on My First Two Embryo Transfers as I Prepare for My Third 4 min read Danielle Wade Bird&Be Stories Embryo Transfer Fertility Treatment “Watching the screen as the doctor placed the embryo in my uterus was quite the marvel—science is amazing.” Bird&Be’s Dani Wade shares her experiences with two embryo transfers.
What to Expect at Your Embryo Transfer from a Naturopath’s Perspective 4 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Embryo Transfer Fertility Treatment Here are some embryo transfer dos and don’ts as well as what to expect day-of and some of your FAQs answered, from the perspective of an ND.
What Is a Positive Beta Test (beta-hCG) After Embryo Transfer? 6 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Embryo Transfer Fertility Treatment We break down how beta-hCG is tested, when you can test and what levels of Beta-hCG indicate pregnancy success
Do You Ovulate While Nursing? 5 min read May 31, 2023 Nursing Ovulation & Periods Postpartum 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 & Periods Postpartum 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 Lifestyle Ovulation & Periods Preparing 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 Lifestyle Pregnancy 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 Nutrition PMOS (PCOS) Preparing 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 Nutrition Pregnancy 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.
