Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses the amount of eggs you need to get to a normal embryo. In this video, Dr. Crawford reviews a paper recently published in Fertility and Sterility called “The minimum number of mature oocytes needed to obtain at least one euploid blastocyst according to female age in IVF treatment cycles” So often no expectations are set so the assumption is that IVF is going to work. It’s important to have the data and know what it’s going to take for success and whether or not it’s worth it to you.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses IUI and how to prepare for it. Intrauterine Insemination is a fertility treatment that involves placing sperm directly into the uterus to facilitate fertilization. The procedure aims to increase the number of sperm that reach the fallopian tubes, thereby enhancing the chances of fertilization.It's important to understand the reasons why IUI may be used, the options, success rates, and questions to ask your doctor.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses when to time intercourse when trying to get pregnant. There are a lot of myths when it comes to sex and the timing including when and how often you should have intercourse. In this video, Dr. Crawford breaks it all down so you can be prepared and informed on your TTC journey.

Double board certified REI and OBGYN, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses her tips for what to do and what to avoid when trying to conceive. There are so many myths and misconceptions when it comes to getting pregnant so it's important to know what you should and shouldn't do during this journey.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses implantation bleeding, what is normal, and what is not normal. Implantation bleeding is when bleeding occurs and the embryo starts to implant into the uterus. It’s important to understand implantation bleeding and when it could be something else and should be evaluated.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses whether or not you can get pregnant while breastfeeding. She also discusses breastfeeding while going through fertility treatments and preventing pregnancy while breastfeeding. Watch this video to learn more about how breastfeeding can impact your fertility.

Double board certified REI and OBGYN, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses studies that have looked at the impact of cell phone use on male sperm quality. Sperm are very fragile and easily influenced by lifestyle factors and environment. We know that heat can impact testicular function, but where do cell phones come in? Watch this video to learn how cell phone use can affect the quality of your sperm.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses ovulation induction and PCOS. It is completely normal to need help trying to ovulate when you have PCOS and nothing to be ashamed of. PCOS is one of the top causes of infertility so it's important to know which method of ovulation induction is more likely to result in pregnancy.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford explains how long it takes to get pregnant and what is normal when trying to conceive. She dives into fecundability, which is your chance of conceiving each month, egg quality, and when you need an evaluation. Yahoo published a survey that showed that nearly 60% of women say they wish they knew how long it would take to get pregnant before they started trying. So often women don’t prepare for or even think about trying to get pregnant until they’re ready. For so many, having kids is a life goal and in what other situation would you approach a life goal without any plans? Watch this video if you are planning to get pregnant now or in the future.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, explains the IVF process and discusses if it's too "hard." When you start entering in the fertility space, there is so much we don’t know about our bodies. So the IVF process can seem like a lot. Dr. Crawford hears so many people say “I don’t want to do IVF because it is too hard?" In this video she breaks down the process in a tangible way for you to understand the process, the odds, and make the decision for yourself.

Double board-certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, answers your questions about the uterus and tubes and getting pregnant. Understanding your reproductive anatomy is so important to being able to make decisions that are right for you.

Double board-certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses the "post birth control pill syndrome" and answers a common question: Do you need to do a "cleanse" or "detox" when you stop taking birth control. Not everybody needs to be on the pill. It is one option that can prevent a pregnancy and treat medical conditions. Birth control is very individualized depending on who you are and what pill you are taking. Like anything, there are pros and cons to taking the pill.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses progesterone only pills and the newly released over the counter birth control pill, Opill. Understanding how these pills work and how to take them is very important. Easier access to contraceptive options is so great, but please remember that there a lot of other reasons to see your OBGYN or PCP like pap smears, general health evaluations, and STI screenings.

Double board-certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses IVF and the recent bill in Alabama regarding embryos. When things aren’t discussed enough, we are not able to make educated choices. In this video, Dr. Crawford answers questions you are having regarding personhood bills and IVF. Understanding how IVF works is key in understanding these bills. It is important to know that these laws can make IVF more risky and less accessible.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses functional hypothalamic amenorrhea and how you can heal and get your period back. She also discusses options if you are trying to get pregnant now or in the future.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses functional hypothalamic amenorrhea, what it is, and how it is diagnosed. It's important to remember that your period is a vital sign and something like FHA can impact your health. If you do not have period, this needs to be discussed with your doctor.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, explains whether or not you should take progesterone while you are trying to conceive. So often patients are given misinformation about progesterone which can negatively impact your chances of conceiving. Who needs supplementation? When do they need it?

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, answers your questions about PCOS.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, answers the question, “Should you get the ERA test?” If you are going through IVF, you may have heard about this test. Dr. Crawford reviews several studies on the ERA test and gives you the information you need to decide whether this test is for you or not.

Dr. Natalie Crawford helps you understand what it means to be advanced maternal age or over the age of 35 and trying to conceive. It’s important to know the risks but also know how you can advocate for yourself.