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 a Luteal Phase Defect? 7 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Fertility Treatment Ovulation & Periods Trying to Conceive The luteal phase is the second half of a menstrual cycle, from ovulation until the day before your next period starts—and a defect in the luteal phase can impact fertility.
How Do I Know If I’m Fertile Enough To Get Pregnant? 7 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Ovulation & Periods Preparing Trying to Conceive Wondering if you’re fertile? Learn 7 key signs of fertility, from cycle regularity to ovulation symptoms, and when to see a doctor for support
How to Take and Read an Ovulation Test 6 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Ovulation & Periods Preparing Trying to Conceive If you’re trying to get pregnant, knowing when you ovulate—the once-per-cycle event when the egg is released—is key. Otherwise, you leave the meet-up between egg and sperm to chance.
What Is a Trigger Shot and How Is It Used? 6 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Egg Retrieval Fertility Treatment Trying to Conceive A common injection is what’s known as the “trigger shot,” which doctors can prescribe to bring on the final stages of ovulation.
Is a Keto Diet Good for PCOS? 6 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Nutrition PMOS (PCOS) Preparing What is a keto diet, and can it help people with PCOS manage their insulin levels?
What Supplements Should I Take Before Egg Freezing? 5 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Egg Freezing Prenatals Preparing 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 Bird&Be Fertility Treatment Prenatals Trying 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 are what questions to ask during your first fertility appointment.
5 Not-So-Obvious Reasons New Parents Are So Tired 5 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Lifestyle Postpartum Unfortunately, the well-meaning commenters are often right—new parents get very little sleep. Here are five reasons—aside from baby—why new parents are tired.
How to Find the Best Fertility Clinic for You 3 min read Bird&Be Fertility Treatment Trying to Conceive When it’s 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.
How To Increase Sperm Motility 6 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Fertility Treatment Sperm Health Trying 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.
4 Sleep Tips For New Parents To Feel Less Exhausted 5 min read Dr. Sarah Zadek Lifestyle Mental Health Postpartum 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? 5 min read Bird&Be Nursing Postpartum Prenatals 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 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.
