Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, discusses the importance of personal branding, the importance of social media for physicians, and protecting your intellectual property. This is a talk that was given (virtually) at Fertility Explained - a conference for other fertility physicians, but the content applies to professionals everywhere who want to tap into the power of their own personal brand. Homework:

Own your name.

Buy your domain.

Be proud of yourself.

Don't be afraid to take up space.

And if you want people to listen, to learn, and to see you - then you must go where they are.

Natalie Crawford, MD - a board-certified OBGYN and REI, explains IVF so that you know what to expect. As a fertility doctor, Dr. Natalie Crawford knows that IVF is complex. Often, people don't know what is involved or what to ask their doctor. She is breaking down the basics of IVF so you can be prepared and understand this process better. Even if you are not the one going through IVF, you can learn more about IVF to better support those that you love.

What is In vitro fertilization?

Who needs IVF?

What does IVF look like?

What are the risks of IVF? What is genetic testing (PGT)?

What is a frozen embryo transfer (FET)?

What are your odds of success with IVF?

Is it safe to get pregnant during COVID-19? Board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD discusses the latest data. As a fertility doctor, she talks about Coronavirus every day with her patients - wanting to conceive, undergoing fertility treatments, and newly pregnant. Now she is reviewing articles from The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (The "Grey" Journal) reviewing pregnancy outcomes after COVID-19 infection. The truth is, there is no universal answer. Pregnancy in the time of COVID is not without risks, but this does not mean you must delay your dream of a family. But more than anything, you deserve to be educated and make an informed decision. If you like journal article reviews let me know!! (and your favorite topics to cover).

Double board-certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD explains egg freezing in this educational video. "Should I freeze my eggs?" is one of the TOP questions fertility doctors are asked, and in this video, all the facts are broken down. What happens as you get older? What is involved in the egg freezing process? What questions do you need to ask? When is the best time to freeze your eggs? How many eggs do you need to freeze? What happens when you are ready to use your eggs? Learn about your fertility and age, learn about egg freezing, and learn about your options to preserve your fertility.

Board-certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, talks about the top questions you NEED to ask when evaluating your fertility doctor and clinic. These are the things that will make a difference in your experience throughout your fertility journey. Don't just pick a clinic without understanding these important factors. Also, never be afraid to advocate for yourself and pick a clinic and doctor that fit your needs, even if it requires a change.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, board-certified OBGYN and RE, discusses the fertility acronyms that are commonly used during fertility evaluations and treatment. She is joined by REs from all over as we want o break down barriers and change the fertility conversation. We are here for our patients, empowering them, and advocating for them every day.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, board-certified OBGYN, and REI, explains what you need to know to optimize your natural fertility. What do you need to do if you are trying to get pregnant? Does diet impact fertility? Environmental toxins? What supplements should you be taking? How do you time intercourse with ovulation? Does position matter when you do the deed? How often?

Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, double board-certified OBGYN, and fertility physician, talks about infertility. Understand the diagnosis and evaluation of infertility. When should you see a fertility doctor? What does the initial fertility consult look like? What tests are expected? Learn more here.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, board-certified fertility physician, explains the impact of age on fertility. Age is the number one predictor of pregnancy success in women trying to get pregnant. Learn about your ovaries and how they function. What happens as you get older? Why is it harder to get pregnant as you age? She talks about ovarian reserve, including testing of Antimullerian hormone (AMH) and antral follicle count (AFC), and egg quality. Learn about optimizing your fertility and making the decisions that are right for you.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, double board-certified OB/GYN, and Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility specialist, discusses the risk of COVID-19 infection in pregnancy and then implications on fertility. On March 17, 2020, ASRM came out with recommendations halting fertility evaluations and treatments nationwide. For those considering pregnancy or undergoing fertility treatments, these are the things that you need to think about right now with the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Wash your hands, clean surfaces, limit social situations, cancel travel, protect your loved ones, protect yourself.

***This video was published on March 31, 2020 - as this is an ongoing situation, we are currently getting new information and guidelines. This is not directed medical advice for you, this is for educational information only.

Fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD explains your period in the easiest way possible. Understand what is normal and what is not. Listen to her talk about normal cycle length, irregular cycles, luteal phase defect, heavy periods, and painful periods. Basic explanations about PCOS, endometriosis, and more. Learn about your menstrual cycle and body so you can advocate for yourself.

Fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD answers one of the top questions she is asked: When should I have kids? Have you ever wondered when you should have kids? What does it mean if you are waiting? When is it too late? How do you choose between a career and family? What is ovarian reserve and egg quality? How do you plan a life that includes all of your goals? Learn facts about reproductive aging, understand if you should consider egg freezing, and think hard about your future.

Fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford wants you to know all about ovulation. How do you know if you are ovulating? Do birth control pills impact fertility? How can you detect ovulation? Learn all about the different fertility awareness methods (FAM) such as the calendar method, ovulation predictor kits (OPKs), basal body temperature (BBT) and cervical mucus monitoring (CMM). Optimize each month that you try to get pregnant.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, double board certified OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility specialist, discusses the risk of COVID-19 infection in pregnancy. For those considering pregnancy or undergoing fertility treatments these are the things that you need to think about right now with the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

Fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford explains the menstrual cycle in the new series "Periods Explained." Understanding your body is important. Your periods are a part of your body. Fertility awareness means being aware of your fertility. It also means understanding your body and your hormones, specifically, your menstrual cycle.

Why medicine? Why fertility? This is my story of becoming a doctor, choosing this path, and what it took to get here. This is one of my most frequently asked questions! Medical school, OB/GYN residency, REI fellowship, and now. What does it take to become a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility specialist? Listen to my story of 16 years of training to get to my dream job.

What is your goal? Today I’m sharing mine!!!
I’m a fertility doctor, mom, podcaster, and more - and in this episode I’m talking about my goals to empower women with education about their bodies and fertility. Learn more about me, what inspires me, and what I’m trying to accomplish in this space.

And I want to know - what is your goal?