Natalie Crawford, MD
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TTC Dos & Don'ts: What Should You Do When Trying To Get Pregnant? What Should You Avoid?
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.
Questions answered:
What is a normal period?
What to do if your period is abnormal?
What can cause abnormal periods?
What to look for in a lubricant?
Is it okay to use saliva as lube?
How should you take care of your body when TTC?
How often should you have sex when TTC?
Can you have sex too much?
What are the best days to have sex?
Should your prenatal have folic acid or methylated folate?
What toxins should be avoided?
How can cigarettes, marijuana, and alcohol impact fertility?
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Fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford, MD is a double board certified OBGYN and REI, and co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin, Texas.
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Sharing fertility facts to educate women about trying to conceive, getting pregnant, ovulation, fertility treatments, IUI, IVF, becoming a doctor, life as a woman in medicine, and more.
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What is Implantation Bleeding? Is Implantation Bleeding Normal?
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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. Questions: What is implantation bleeding? What is the ti...
Can You Get Pregnant While Breastfeeding? Do You Have To Stop Breastfeeding For Fertility Treatment?
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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. Questions answered: How can breastfeeding impact your fertility? Wha...
Does Using Your Cell Phone Lower Your Sperm Count? Is It OK To Keep Your Cell Phone In Your Pocket?
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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 sper...
Ovulation with PCOS: Is Clomid or Letrozole better? What Is Ovulation Induction?
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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. Questions Answered: What is PCOS? What are PCOS...
How Long Does It Take To Get Pregnant? What is Normal When You Are Trying to Conceive?
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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 bef...
Is IVF Too Hard? Should You Do IVF? What Really Is IVF? Fertility Doctor Explains IVF
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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 tangibl...
Understanding Your Body: Fertility Doctor Answers Questions About Your Uterus & Tubes & TTC
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Understanding Your Body: Fertility Doctor Answers Questions About Your Uterus & Tubes & TTC
Stopping Birth Control: Post Birth Control Pill Syndrome, Pill Detox, and Fertility
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Stopping Birth Control: Post Birth Control Pill Syndrome, Pill Detox, and Fertility
Over the Counter Birth Control: What You Need to Know About Opill & Progesterone Only Birth Control
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Over the Counter Birth Control: What You Need to Know About Opill & Progesterone Only Birth Control
Is IVF Safe? Should Embryos Be Considered Children?
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Is IVF Safe? Should Embryos Be Considered Children?
Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: How To Get Your Period Back and Heal FHA
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Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: How To Get Your Period Back and Heal FHA
Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Part 1- What is FHA? Do You Have It? What Is The Diagnosis?
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Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Part 1- What is FHA? Do You Have It? What Is The Diagnosis?
Progesterone: Should You Take Progesterone if You Are Trying to Conceive?
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Progesterone: Should You Take Progesterone if You Are Trying to Conceive?
PCOS Q&A: OPKS, Letrozole, Miscarriage, and more!
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PCOS Q&A: OPKS, Letrozole, Miscarriage, and more!
ERA Test: Should You Do The Endometrial Receptivity Analysis Test?
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ERA Test: Should You Do The Endometrial Receptivity Analysis Test?
Advanced Maternal Age: TTC and Pregnancy Over The Age Of 35
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Advanced Maternal Age: TTC and Pregnancy Over The Age Of 35
Low Sperm Counts: What Causes Low Sperm Counts? Can They Be Improved?
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Low Sperm Counts: What Causes Low Sperm Counts? Can They Be Improved?
Uterine Lining Q&A: Types, IVF, Melatonin, and more!
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Uterine Lining Q&A: Types, IVF, Melatonin, and more!
Ovulation Q&A: OPKs, BBT, Cervical Mucus, and more!
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Ovulation Q&A: OPKs, BBT, Cervical Mucus, and more!
IVF: What are the common IVF Protocols?
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IVF: What are the common IVF Protocols?
Five Fertility Ultrasound Findings: What Does Your Doctor Mean? Should You Be Concerned?
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Five Fertility Ultrasound Findings: What Does Your Doctor Mean? Should You Be Concerned?
Implantation Bleeding: A Sign Of Pregnancy? What Could It Mean?
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Implantation Bleeding: A Sign Of Pregnancy? What Could It Mean?
Painful Periods: Are They Normal? What Causes Painful Periods?
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Painful Periods: Are They Normal? What Causes Painful Periods?
Can You Get Pregnant with One Fallopian Tube? What Can Cause A Blocked Tube?
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Can You Get Pregnant with One Fallopian Tube? What Can Cause A Blocked Tube?
Hormones: Are Your Hormones Normal? What Do your Lab Numbers Mean?
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Hormones: Are Your Hormones Normal? What Do your Lab Numbers Mean?
Ovulation: Are You Ovulating? What Are The Signs You Are Not Ovulating?
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Ovulation: Are You Ovulating? What Are The Signs You Are Not Ovulating?
IVF: Does IVF Cause Early Menopause? Will You Run Out Of Eggs Faster If You Do IVF?
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IVF: Does IVF Cause Early Menopause? Will You Run Out Of Eggs Faster If You Do IVF?
Pregnancy Loss: Chemical vs Clinical Pregnancy? What Should You Know About A Biochemical Pregnancy?
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Pregnancy Loss: Chemical vs Clinical Pregnancy? What Should You Know About A Biochemical Pregnancy?
TTC: When Should You See A Fertility Doctor? How Long Should It Take To Get Pregnant?
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TTC: When Should You See A Fertility Doctor? How Long Should It Take To Get Pregnant?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @journeymermod4797
    @journeymermod4797 Годину тому

    So what about preseed? People swear by it

  • @kristageorge5811
    @kristageorge5811 Годину тому

    Good information to know. Thanks!

  • @hannahwood6668
    @hannahwood6668 2 години тому

    Is it possible to get a false positive on ovulation tests? Also is it possible to have all the symptoms of ovulation before you ovulate and then when you ovulate have no symptoms at all?

  • @julianna7673
    @julianna7673 9 годин тому

    I found out of my second loss today.I previously read so much research and information about miscarriages - I just can't comprehend WHY and how (mentally) people keep TTC naturally after 2 miscarriages? If you established before that - no T2D, no thyroid issues, not hormonal disbalance STI etc. - clearly 2 means DNA/chromosomal - what's the point of trying again? see if 'a miracle happens'? When 99% you'd just have another miscarriage? Not to be negative but trying to understand realistically ...may be I'm missing something but I personally (after doing all we can and having two losses in 6 months) can't understand why people try again? It's a torture . I see the only option with some sort of chance is IVF

  • @nicolemoore6971
    @nicolemoore6971 9 годин тому

    I stopped taking the pill because my fiancé and I decided we want to try to conceive. I had the Skyla IUD for about 4 years and never had periods. I switched to the pill and started getting a period around the same day every month for 3 months and then all of a sudden stopped getting a period. It’s been about 3 months now with no period, and it’s been about a month since I stopped taking the pill and still no period. I’m so confused about why and what’s going on with my body. If I’m not getting a period then I’m not ovulating and can’t conceive 🙁

  • @anna-mariadavis5914
    @anna-mariadavis5914 11 годин тому

    All y’all ladies worried about this it’s ok! I had this and it resolved! I had a hug gush of blood at 10 weeks a spottedred and brown til 15 weeks! I had severe cramps and I was scared very single day! I cried almost every single gel day the first 3 wks until I made up my mind that I as only driving myself crazy. I would google and see neg stories. It had resolved at 16 weeks! Take heart lil mamas! Your baby or babies will be fine❤❤❤❤

  • @girlfromthevillage403
    @girlfromthevillage403 12 годин тому

    This video was so helpful in calming me down. I'm pregnant with baby number 2 and I had HORRIBLE hyperemisis gravidarum ( intense morning sickness) with my first from very early on. I am still early into this pregnancy but I'm not nearly as nauseous as I was with my first which was making me nervous. Thank you for saying its normal 🫶🏻 wishing luck and wellbeing to all those who are trying / pregnant right now 💗🍀

  • @mayahazel254
    @mayahazel254 18 годин тому

    Love love this video very insightful

  • @jeweldelicacy5817
    @jeweldelicacy5817 20 годин тому

    I'm 5 weeks pregnant and I smell everything and sleep at any given opportunity

  • @ebonybarnett2617
    @ebonybarnett2617 День тому

    Good info doc, God bless you. I just had a 16 millimeter cyst moved, a tube and ovarie. I’ve had 4 c section and this felt like another c section 😩🙏🏽

  • @mirnacudiczgela1963
    @mirnacudiczgela1963 День тому

    I experienced flu like symptoms in my early pregnancy with my first baby. With the second one not so much but I had headaches.

  • @mandyz7032
    @mandyz7032 День тому

    Can you talk about Borderline hCG

  • @mirnacudiczgela1963
    @mirnacudiczgela1963 День тому

    My implantation bleeding was pinkish so I wasn't scared and I knew about it already.

  • @natoshiadarlington2966
    @natoshiadarlington2966 День тому

    Had a c section almost 5 years ago and got pregnant naturally. Been trying for around 2 years now and was wondering if there was a corolation between my c section and my secondary infertility. I also had my gallbladder removed the day after my c section.

  • @jane29228
    @jane29228 День тому

    The first answer from Md is to take birth control..... that is more predictable.

  • @fatacujurnalul
    @fatacujurnalul День тому

    Just made a test and it s positive I was shaking all morning, feeling dizzy and weak. How you deal with fear?

  • @workaholic888
    @workaholic888 День тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your personal experience.

  • @chelejulia8056
    @chelejulia8056 2 дні тому

    Hi dòc. Please help my periods is 5days late today I tested negative on Friday i was 3day late. Yesterday I had the brown discharge i thought it was the begging of periods but nothing much happend and it stoped. What could this mean I had two negative pregnancy tests I am 35 years old does this mean I am on my early menopause stage? What is going on please help

  • @callunas
    @callunas 2 дні тому

    This is really sad to watch. I wanted a big family since 15 and now in my late 20s finally found a man who wants the same. I hope and pray for 8-10 kids but I know it's likely not in my future.

  • @callunas
    @callunas 2 дні тому

    In the last year, I've had cycles ranging from 26-36 days. Last few months 32, 35, 27, 29. Do you think I might be infertile? I haven't started TTC yet but I'm getting married in a couple months and hope for a big family.

  • @EvgeniiaDolinenko
    @EvgeniiaDolinenko 2 дні тому

    7:43 symptoms after procedure.

  • @jezzamiracle7064
    @jezzamiracle7064 2 дні тому

    Amazingly helpful thank you. I just got bloods back with FSH >30 and AMH 0.028 and your vids have been amazing helping me understand the results while I'm on the waitlist for a specialist

  • @sistercloud8277
    @sistercloud8277 3 дні тому

    I have been fighting with PCOS and I am no longer sure what to do about it. I met the diagnostic criteria with acne and irregular periods. My blood was checked and my testosterone was high. My thyroid was normal. My blood sugars were normal. My ovaries were checked and I had the ring of pearls. I was put on birth control as a fix-it solution that has fixed nothing. I am very overweight for my height and I typically have a distended belly that is hard when I poke it. My weight has been unmanageable and keeps growing no matter what I do. I am on an exercise plan developed with my doctor and I go on walks, go on my electric bike, and do Aquafit classes. I eat about 1800 calories a day according to my meal tracker. My weight keeps increasing and I don't know what to do now. As of last week, my cholesterol was really high and I was referred to an endocrinologist. I really hope they can help me.

  • @paradiseismygoalinshaallah
    @paradiseismygoalinshaallah 3 дні тому

    Mine are from 20-24 days max every single month for as long as i can remember doesn't go any further along and most months i fall into it two times a month if it's in the beginning just this month of june my period is completely gone could be from extreme stress or drinking loads of coffee when im super sensitive idk my appointment is today dying to go and get my period back never ever missed a period before this is my first time in my 34 years of age 😢

  • @WeeBallOFur
    @WeeBallOFur 3 дні тому

    Are there any studies on Nicotine pouches/patches or gums on male fertility? So many men I know take Zyn pouches. It can't be good for sperm quality, but all I can find is cigarettes and fertility. Why are there no studies out there?

  • @haleyparker8908
    @haleyparker8908 3 дні тому

    Can u use clomid if I have mild Endometriosis?

  • @rhondawest971
    @rhondawest971 3 дні тому

    Nobody really cares about the traditional medicine talk. Have any of you cured it? Nope.

  • @T-xw1nm
    @T-xw1nm 3 дні тому

    I got pregnant with one damaged tube. It is possible ladies! I did have an ectopic with my second. But just wanted to give everyone hope!

  • @Cub242
    @Cub242 3 дні тому

    I’m currently TTC baby #2 for 6 months. So far my periods have been wonky. My cycles vary from 39 to 25 days. I want to see my doctor for advice bc sometimes I can’t confirm ovulation. What do I say I want done?

  • @jocelynsmyth6604
    @jocelynsmyth6604 3 дні тому

    Wish I had known this yeeeears ago. Love the channel ❤ thanks for all the good jnfo

  • @zacharyhubenak4831
    @zacharyhubenak4831 3 дні тому

    Is play tennis(singles) okay? I started my period and had a tennis match all my TWW and I’m not sure I am Tennis played a factor.

  • @DEE-jz7cy
    @DEE-jz7cy 3 дні тому

    I had 2 days if light bleeding which is very unusual for me. Me and my partner have been having sex every 3-4 days. I've never ever had these symptoms ever in my life. Bloating, burping,cramping, lower back pain. I look like I'm 3 months pregnant but I feel good and energised. I get discomfort in my abdominal, pelvic area of twinges, pulling, cramping, on and off all day. My breast nipples are twanging of pricked pain. Top of my breasts I can feel on and off pressure but mo sore breasts yet. I found it odd im am experiencing these symptoms this time. This is my 2nd pregnancy.

  • @kadimetsamagi6417
    @kadimetsamagi6417 3 дні тому

    pink spotting past 4 days, but I am bregnant. I have ivf bregnency

  • @kadimetsamagi6417
    @kadimetsamagi6417 3 дні тому

    I am bregnant and I have light bleeding😮

  • @samanthakwait8782
    @samanthakwait8782 3 дні тому

    I had 2 healthy pregnancies in my 20s and I’ve had 2 miscarriages in my early 30s. Not sure if I want to do it again but this is good info.

  • @nicoleromano1488
    @nicoleromano1488 4 дні тому

    My period has been ranging from 27-31 days, is that what you consider irregular regular?? I'm TTC 😥

  • @mo8160
    @mo8160 4 дні тому

    I took three morning after pills and my period has only came back once in months :( is there anything I can do?

  • @chanalecarter1604
    @chanalecarter1604 4 дні тому

    I have adeno. I do have 2 children 9 and 11 but my husband and got a vasectomy reversal in December and have been trying. I was able to get pregnant in April. I lost the baby at 8w 5d but the baby stopped growing at 6w 1d according to ultrasounds. It was devastating. I’m glad you shared this. I’m praying that I am able to conceive and go full term with a baby.

  • @RachelRanosa
    @RachelRanosa 4 дні тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @AndreaSmedley-ti6zt
    @AndreaSmedley-ti6zt 4 дні тому

    Hello Dr.Natalie Crawford so is a 26 day cycle normal and bleeding 3-4 days

  • @24AVR
    @24AVR 4 дні тому

    Can this cause internal bleeding? I had my retrieval yesterday and ended up in the ER an our afterwards with internal bleeding and my bladder unable to empty itself. Worst pain i have ever felt.

  • @jessicamurphy1997
    @jessicamurphy1997 4 дні тому

    Could taking too many vitamins hurt my TTC journey?

  • @MRC647
    @MRC647 4 дні тому

    My fet HRT emdometrium cycles are being cancelled because of leading follicle formation. My AMH is low. I have 2 PGT tested normal embryos. Could you educate or guide about the same

  • @Lorelaicliff
    @Lorelaicliff 4 дні тому

    At some point I thought lubes like conceive plus would help even if I don’t have issues with needing it at all. So good to know that not messing around with it is not decreasing my chances ❤

  • @lenajames6583
    @lenajames6583 4 дні тому

    I have Children I got my tubes tied now I would like to try again

  • @doragalgoczi3865
    @doragalgoczi3865 4 дні тому

    Thank you for all the useful advice 😊 Do you recommend myo.inositol if I don't have pcos? Just for help to conceiving? I have read pros and cons also and I am confused.

  • @alliemay6076
    @alliemay6076 5 днів тому

    I’m so grateful for all of your helpful videos. They’re so educational and I feel so empowered. I’ve been having difficulties ttc, and I recently went to a new GP to try to get help. I’ve never been more frustrated and insulted. She told me to have sex twice a week, have the man on top, and don’t move for 5 HOURS after sex. No peeing, no cleaning up. No moving. I told her I was going to find a better doctor, and if I took her advice the only reason I’d be back, would be for antibiotics for a UTI 🙄. That was the worst misinformation I’ve ever been given. I found a different GP that’s sending me for an ultrasound and blood work