My infertility story as a fertility doctor. My babies are pregnancies 5&6. I am a physician. I am a fertility doctor. I had infertility. 3 miscarriages and an ectopic. Isolated and alone, questioning the future, wondering what I did wrong, searching online, and telling nobody - I know *exactly* how that feels.

Bleeding in pregnancy? What is a subchorionic hematoma? Are you having a miscarriage if you are bleeding? Fertility doctor Natalie Crawford, MD reviews bleeding in pregnancy and subchorionic hematoma (also known as an SCH). Subchorionic bleeding occurs with implantation and can present with bleeding in the first trimester.

Board certified OBGYN and REI, fertility doctor Natalie Crawford, MD discusses thyroid disease, screening, and treatment for people who are trying to conceive, undergoing fertility treatments, or having recurrent miscarriages. Listen as she reviews latest guidelines and updates - hitting on information that is controversial or uncertain.

Does Thyroid Impact Your Fertility? Board certified OBGYN and REI, Natalie Crawford, MD discusses the thyroid gland and reproduction. In this video she covers normal thyroid function, what thyroid hormones should you know, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism and thyroid basics if you are trying to conceive.

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about what it means to be a "fertility doctor" and things you should look at when deciding who to see. The practice of medicine is changing, and the fertility industry is no different. Learn about who is managing your fertility treatment cycles, who is doing your fertility procedures, and more. The truth is that many fertility clinics are not being transparent about who patients are seeing, leading to poor patient care and outcomes. You deserve to be the one in charge of your journey, but please make sure you know who you are seeing.

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she reviews the basics of commonly used fertility medications to treat infertility - clomid and letrozole. These medications work similarly, but are different, and it is important for you to know why you might be prescribed one. Learn more about ovulation induction for FHA or PCOS, treatment for unexplained infertility, side effects and risks.

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Welcome to Fertility Friday Q&A!!!

Fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford, MD - double board certified OBGYN and REI, answers your top fertility questions every week in this new video series. You deserve to understand the basics about fertility and your reproductive health, so ask, watch and learn.

**to ask questions you can place them under the community tab on the question prompt In this video:

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she discusses lifestyle and fertility with Dr. Ashley Eskew. As fertiltiy doctors, they know what is important on how your life can influence your fertility. Listen as they review diet, supplements, exercise, stress, and more if you are trying to conceive, undergoing fertility treatments, or struggling with infertility.

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she discusses writing, doctoring, and following your passion with Dr. Kimmery Martin. Dr. Kimmery is an emergency medicine doctor-turned novelist whose works of medical fiction have been praised by The Harvard Crimson, Southern Living, The New York Times, and People magazine, among others. Her latest novel, Doctors and Friends, is available now.

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with Eve Wiley. Eve uncovered a life changing family secret about her genetic identity. Eve’s story thrust her into an advocacy role for donor conceived rights and women’s reproductive rights. She has successfully lobbied to change the laws in many states to protect those using artificial reproductive technologies, and continues to advocate for more accountability within the industry. You want to hear this discussion of fertility, the law, and donor conception.

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with board certified fertility doctor, Anate Brauer MD about IVF, fertility, and life as a fertility doctor. Listen to her talk about what to know when you are choosing a fertility doctor, how to optimize your IVF cycle, and what you should be doing.

Pregnant, now what?

What do you need to know when you are pregnant after infertility or pregnancy loss?

Fertility doctor Natalie Crawford, MD - board certified in OBGYN and REI, gives pregnancy advice after you get that positive pregnancy test. What do you need to know when you are pregnant? What should you do? What should you avoid? What if you have bleeding in your pregnancy? Is cramping normal when you are pregnant?

HORMONE EXPERT: Fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford, MD double board certified OBGYN and REI is tackling the myth about birth control and PCOS and infertility. There is currently a trend where people (non-physicians) are talking about post-birth control pill syndrome. This is not real. This is a made up thing to sell you products - supplements and cleanses and books and courses.

Double board certified fertility doctor Natalie Crawford, MD reviews ovulation and how to understand your fertile window. Learn about your menstrual cycle, what happens with ovulation, and when to time intercourse to get pregnant naturally. If you are trying to get pregnant and want to optimize your chance of conception, this video is for you.

Can the uterus have birth defects? Fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford, MD reviews the development of the uterus and common birth defects. Did you know that uterine birth defects can occur - these are called mullein abnormalities. The tissue that forms the uterus also forms the top 1/3 of the vagina, the cervix, and the Fallopian tubes - and development can occur all along this pathway.

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the menstrual cycle, ovulation, and fertility awareness methods. Learn more about calendar tracking, ovulation predictor kits (opks), basal body temperature (BBT), and luteal progesterone measurements. Listen as she answers your top ovulation questions to help you get pregnant naturally.

What are ovarian cysts? Fertility doctor Natalie Crawford, MD reviews a common finding on exam - an ovarian cyst. There is so much confusion surrounding ovarian cysts - some are bad, some are fine, and some are normal. This video is breaking down - what is an ovarian cyst? Do ovarian cysts go away? What do you need to know if you get diagnosed with a cyst? What are the symptoms of ovarian cysts? How do you know if you have a cyst?

When should you worry about not having a period? Fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford, MD - board certified OBGYN and REI talks about top causes of not having a period. What is amenorrhea? What is the difference in primary and secondary amenorrhea? When is not having a period a problem? Learn about how your body works and the evaluation you need to determine if something is going wrong. No period, now what? A review of puberty, the menstrual cycle, and the work-up for when you don’t have periods.

Does COVID change your period? Does the COVID Vaccine change your period? What is the latest research on period Changes after COVID infection and the vaccine? Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD reviews the latest research evaluating your periods, COVID, and the vaccine. Your period is a reflection of your reproductive health, and intense immune responses or infections can be stressful to the body and alter our normal hormone function. After COVID starting spreading and the vaccine became available to the general public, many people started complaining of period changes.

What should you do if you are trying to conceive at an older age: 1. Understand the data about conceiving at age 40 and older 2. Get a fertility workup before you begin trying to conceive - check your uterus, Fallopian tubes, ovarian reserve, and sperm count 3. How can you improve your egg quality? 4. Be proactive in trying to conceive - learn about cycle tracking, timing intercourse, optimizing natural fertility 5. Think about your long term family goals!