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 Bacterial Vaginosis (and How to Prevent It?) 6 min read Dr. Nsisong Asanga, GP LifestylePreparingTrying to Conceive Bacterial Vaginosis can be a pain—here's how to know if you have it, how to stop it from coming back (hint: probiotics help), and how to manage symptoms.
Mother’s Day While Postpartum Can Be Tough—Here Are 3 Reminders 3 min read Claire Blakey, therapist Mental HealthPostpartum We know Mother's Day postpartum can be tricky—especially if you're still in the fourth trimester. It's okay if the day feels heavy. If it does, we have a few reminders...
Navigating Mother’s Day with Infertility Can Be Heavy 4 min read Bird&Be Fertility TreatmentMental HealthTrying to Conceive Here are 5 tips to help you navigate Mother's Day with infertility—because we know it's heavy and that sometimes it's best to opt out
How to Know If You Have PCOS 5 min read Bird&Be LifestyleOvulation & PeriodsPCOSPreparing Do I have PCOS? Here are some helpful things to know if you suspect you might have this hormonal condition—and what to do to manage the symptoms
We Believe in Fertility Care Access—It's Why Bird&Be Exists 4 min read Bird&Be Fertility TreatmentTrying to Conceive Access to fertility care is so much harder than deciding to pursue it—money, location, and education often stand in the way. We'd love to see that change
What To Expect in the First Trimester Week By Week 8 min read Dr. Nirali Jain, MD Pregnancy Positive pregnancy test? Congratulations to your! Here's what to expect in the first trimester week by week—from nausea to baby's growth to what you're feeling
The Best Foods to Eat in the First Trimester (and Why!) 7 min read Taylor Fazio, RD NutritionPregnancy Navigating early pregnancy can be confusing—but your diet doesn't have to be. Here are the best foods to eat in the first trimester
What Vitamins Do Vegans Need to Get Pregnant? 7 min read Dr. Alana Shnier, ND NutritionPrenatalsTrying to Conceive Unfortunately, some nutrients are harder to get from plant sources alone—but you can stay vegan while trying. What vitamins do vegans need? Here's a list.
How to Improve Your Chances of Getting Pregnant in Your 30s 8 min read Dr. Annaleeza Caputi, ND PrenatalsTrying to Conceive If getting pregnant in your 30s is on your to-do list, chances are you’ve heard some version of the phrase “biological clock.” Which can make it feel like fertility suddenly...
How Can I Prepare for IUI (AKA, Intrauterine Insemination)? 5 min read Dr. Samantha Van De Wal, ND Fertility TreatmentSperm Health Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a common first step when it comes to fertility treatment, and may be your introduction to assisted reproductive technology (ART). If it's the next step in...
Debunking Folic Acid Misinformation: MTHFR, Autism, and More 7 min read Bird&Be PregnancyPrenatalsTrying to Conceive Does too much folic acid cause autism? Or tongue ties? We asked doctors to set the record straight on this prenatal vitamin essential
How to Balance Hormones for Fertility (and What Does That Mean, Exactly?) 8 min read Dr. Samantha Van De Wal, ND LifestylePreparingTrying to Conceive Hormones influence almost everything, especially fertility. How does diet, lifestyle, and environment affect how hormones function, and what can you do to balance them?
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? Here’s 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, what’s normal when it comes to blood during your period?
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 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 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.
