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When To Have Sex? Timing Intercourse To Get Pregnant

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.

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What is Implantation Bleeding? Is Implantation Bleeding Normal?

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.

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Does Using Your Cell Phone Lower Your Sperm Count? Is It OK To Keep Your Cell Phone In Your Pocket?

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.

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How Long Does It Take To Get Pregnant? What is Normal When You Are Trying to Conceive?

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.

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Is IVF Too Hard? Should You Do IVF? What Really Is IVF? Fertility Doctor Explains IVF

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.

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Stopping Birth Control: Post Birth Control Pill Syndrome, Pill Detox, and Fertility

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.

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Over the Counter Birth Control: What You Need to Know About Opill & Progesterone Only Birth Control

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.

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Is IVF Safe? Should Embryos Be Considered Children?

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.

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Ovulation Q&A: OPKs, BBT, Cervical Mucus, and more!

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, answers your ovulation questions. Understanding your cycle and specifically your ovulation is key when you are trying to conceive. It's important to know that if something is off, you should get evaluated.

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