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
Can You Get Pregnant with PCOS? 5 min read July 28, 2025 Dr. Samantha Van De Wal, ND Fertility TreatmentLifestylePCOSTrying to Conceive PCOS, also known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a hormonal disorder affecting more than 20% of reproductive-aged females.Β PCOS itself doesnβt cause infertility. But some of the side effects of PCOSβprimarily...
Can You Take Prenatal Vitamins for Hair Growth? 6 min read July 21, 2025 Dr. Samantha Van De Wal, ND LifestylePrenatals The beauty industry is no stranger to supplements, which have become a mainstay in many routines for both beauty and health. Enter prenatal vitamins, which can be taken even if...
How Does Age Impact Fertility? 4 min read June 02, 2025 Dr. Liza Klassen, ND Egg FreezingFertility TreatmentSperm HealthTrying to Conceive Getting older affects us all, from wrinkles to grey hair and even to reproductive health. Hereβs how age impacts fertility
What Are the Benefits of Folic Acid for Men? 4 min read May 26, 2025 Dr. Liza Klassen, ND Fertility TreatmentSperm HealthTrying to Conceive Folic Acid is well-studied and universally recommended by doctors for preconception and pregnancyβbut what about the benefits of Folic Acid for men?
Does Your Vaginal Health Affect Your Fertility? 5 min read March 21, 2025 Evvy x Bird&Be LifestyleOvulation & PeriodsTrying to Conceive Does your vaginal health and microbiome affect your fertility? Here's what to know about good (and bad) bacteria in the vagina and the connection to gut health
Are Gummy Prenatal Vitamins Effective? 4 min read February 27, 2025 Dr. Samantha Van De Wal, ND PregnancyPrenatals Are gummy prenatal vitamins okay to take while pregnant? Are they as good as capsules?
How to Prepare for IVF Egg Retrieval (with Tips from a Naturopath) 3 min read January 31, 2025 Dr. Tracy Malone, ND Fertility TreatmentLifestylePrenatalsPreparingTrying to Conceive Dr. Tracy Malone, naturopath, shares the top 5 things she wants you to do to prepare for IVF egg retrieval (but they're good for trying to conceive at home, too!)
Can I Take Prenatal Vitamins If Iβm Not Pregnant (or Trying to Conceive)? 4 min read January 15, 2025 Dr. Samantha Van De Wal ND LifestyleOvulation & PeriodsPrenatalsTrying to Conceive You donβt need to be pregnant to benefit from prenatals; these vitamins can still support your bodyβespecially during stress, periods, and birth control use
What Vitamins Should I Take During Pregnancy? 5 min read December 06, 2024 Dr. Samantha Van De Wal ND NutritionPregnancyPrenatals The need-to-haves and the nice-to-havesβhere are the vitamins you should take during pregnancy
Infertility and the Holidays: How to Handle the Social Season 3 min read November 15, 2024 Abbe Feder, founder of InCircle Fertility Fertility TreatmentLifestyleTrying to Conceive That time of year is creeping up, again. You know, that most wonderful time when family and friends gather to offer unsolicited advice and ask invasive personal questions? Okay, not...
What to Know About Creatine and Fertility 3 min read October 07, 2024 Dr. Samantha Van De Wal, ND Fertility TreatmentFitnessLifestyleTrying to Conceive A creatine supplement may be a great complement to your exercise routineβbut what about if youβre trying to conceive or pregnant?
Is CoQ10 Safe in Pregnancy? 4 min read September 30, 2024 Bird&Be PregnancyPrenatals Can you keep taking CoQ10 when pregnant? Here's what our docs say about this powerhouse antioxidant
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.