The Nest

If you have no idea where to start—and have left it a little late—don't worry! Here's our handy guide (and printable list if you scroll down) about what you need...

Bird&Be’s Shannon Gallagher answers questions about her first embryo transfer, including how she prepared. “My clinic laid it all out, but actually experiencing it is another thing.”  

An intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycle is often the first stop on your assisted reproductive journey—but what is it?

There are many things that we know can contribute to PCOS—but understanding the how and the why is more complicated.

Here’s what you can expect in the first days, weeks and months postpartum—yes, it can take months to heal.

What exactly *is* a chemical pregnancy? Is it the same as a miscarriage? Does it affect your future fertility? And how do you know if you've had one?

Learn more about what fertility treatment expenses you can claim when filing your taxes in both Canada and the United States

How much Vitamin C do you need during pregnancy and why is it so important?

Getting back to your exercise routine after giving birth can be daunting—but your postpartum body and mind will benefit from some movement

It seems cruel that the stress of trying to conceive could lead to more hurdles when TTC. Here’s how stress affects fertility—and what can help

You don’t need to stop exercising when you become pregnant—but you do need to modify to accommodate your changing body

When is doing preimplantation genetic testing a good idea, and what are the possible outcomes?