The Nest

Why the dreaded glucose test is so important and answering the question: can gestational diabetes be prevented?

We asked Teale Kelley—IVF nurse and six-time egg donor—to share what to expect on your egg retrieval day

“I remember feeling excited and scared at the same time, and trying to be hopeful but not to get my hopes up too high.”

Is having sex during fertility treatments safe or recommended? Are there benefits? What about orgasm (with or without a partner)?

From morning sickness to lightning crotch (yes, you read that right)

“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.

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. 

What’s the difference between egg freezing and embryo freezing? And why should you do one over the other?

We get it—remembering to take your prenatal vitamin daily isn’t always easy. But it is important. Here’s why.

“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.

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.

We break down how beta-hCG is tested, when you can test and what levels of Beta-hCG indicate pregnancy success