Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses her top tips for trying to get pregnant including coming off birth control, cycle tracking, and lifestyle optimization. As a society, we have normalized the idea of spending most of our reproductive years preventing pregnancy. Then suddenly you make the decision to start trying to get pregnant. There is often not a game plan when it comes to trying to conceive in the most optimal way or what are the warning signs something is wrong. The best way to be prepared for your fertility journey is to understand your body. Listen to this episode if you are on your TTC journey or plan to in the future!

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemails about PCOS.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses why and when it may be time to do IVF. IVF allows us to profoundly change your body and it’s environment. It’s important to remember that the two things that predict IVF success are your ovarian reserve or number of eggs and your age. So timing plays a key role in this decision and it also comes down to why you are in this position.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the data on the impact of marijuana and tobacco use on male and female fertility. Everyone’s body is different therefore will react to their environment differently. Understanding these impacts is crucial for individuals navigating infertility or treatment, as lifestyle choices play a significant role in reproductive health. By staying informed, individuals can make empowered decisions to optimize their chances of success. She also discusses the effect vaping can have on fertility. We work so hard to get the best outcomes, so listen to this episode to learn more about how marijuana and tobacco use can impact fertility outcomes such as genetics, miscarriage, and ectopic pregnancy.

Dr. Crawford answers your voicemail questions.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses whether or not you can get pregnant with one Fallopian tube. There are a lot of misconceptions and myths about the fallopian tubes when it comes to their function, how they are evaluated, and what it means if one is blocked. 30% of women with infertility have tubal disease, so listen and learn more about how the tubes are formed, their function, causes of tubal blockage and how it can impact your fertility.

Dr. Natalie Crawford shares her fertility story and the decisions she made when it came to lifestyle factors based on research projects she did in fellowship. In this episode she gives you a behind the scenes look into her journey and why she is so passionate about lifestyle and fertility. She also shares some exciting news! Listen and be the first to know!

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses basal body temperature and dives into how to use this method of fertility awareness to help you get pregnant, understand your cycle, or help prevent pregnancy. How effective is using BBT to get pregnant? Who is it good for and not good for? How can you use it to prevent pregnancy? BBT is not new, but it has recently regained popularity. Your fertility is a sign of your overall health and I love anything that helps you understand your body better.

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about natural fertility.

Dr. Natalie Crawford reviews three of the latest research studies by Fertility and Sterility. These studies include AMH and Vitamin D, AMH and PCOS, and periods and the lunar cycle. Dr. Crawford has a masters degree in clinical research, so staying up to date on the latest data is something she is very passionate about. You can't make decisions on data you don't know.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses everything you need to know about your hormones and reproductive health. This is your life. This is your body. You deserve to have the information you need to make the choices that are absolutely the best for you.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the concept of personalized fertility care. The number one question we get from the audience is questions about your cycle and how to make it better. This is what your care team should be doing. Not every cycle will be perfect. But somebody should analyze what happened and make a suggestion for next steps. Listen to this episode to learn ways to advocate for yourself and get the best care possible on your fertility journey.

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about IVF.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses how diet can impact male fertility. Sperm factors contribute to 40% of infertility. The lifecycle of sperm is 90 days and sensitive at different times of development. Changes in environment can have a big impact on this process. Listen as Dr. Crawford breaks down on how different lifestyle changes can influence male fertility.

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail questions about miscarriage. Miscarriage is so hard and something Dr. Crawford has experienced herself. Understanding when you should seek help and what that help should look like can be so advantageous as you try to advocate for yourself.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses uterine fibroids and their impact on fertility. What are the risks? What are the types? Should they be removed? How can they impact fertility and pregnancy? What are the procedure options? Dr. Crawford answers these questions and more while also citing studies on this topic.

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about ovulation and ovulation induction. If you do not understand how ovulation works, it's hard to know when things are normal and most importantly when they are abnormal. It also hard to know when your periods are normal or abnormal and what treatments work or don't work for you.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses what fetal personhood is and how restrictions on IVF can have a huge impact on families. In this special part 2 episode, Dr. Crawford discusses the impact limitations on IVF can have on embryo disposition, embryo creation, and ultimate success of IVF.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the supreme court ruling in Alabama. What happened to the families in Alabama is devastating and heartbreaking. However, women deserve reproductive and healthcare autonomy and we are seeing women lose this autonomy. In this episode, Dr. Crawford discusses the supreme court ruling, the IVF process, why someone needs IVF, and how this law is going to impact IVF.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses how to treat PCOS through lifestyle factors and medication. This episode includes lifestyle factors that can impact PCOS such as diet, exercise, and sleep. She also discusses medications that treat PCOS symptoms including Metformin, the birth control pill, inositol, and more. PCOS is a chronic disease that will require lifelong management. Understanding your body and knowing what lifestyle factors and medications work best for you is so important.