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COVID-19 & Pregnancy Outcomes: Update - Is it Safe to Get Pregnant?
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).
Episode 075: Outside the Box
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about doing things differently and being "outside then box." Don't be afraid to settle, learn to chase your dreams, and know that people will have something to say about it. Pushing boundaries is required in order to grow, so be the one doing things better, asking for more, and fighting for what you believe.
Episode 074: Maternal Health Disparities, with Dr. Jasmine Johnson
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks to Dr. Jasmine Johnson, about her path in medicine and her passion, maternal health disparities. Dr. Johnson is a fellow in maternal and fetal medicine at UNC and a fierce advocate for racial inequities in pregnancy. Dr. Johnson is a mom and talks about her journey. She is also uses social media to inspire women to chase their dreams and fight for equality.
Episode 073: Fora Fertility
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the decision to quit her job (again) and open Fora Fertility with her partner, Dr. Amanda Skillern. Listen to her thoughts about what really matters, why we let ourselves be held back by fear, and goals for Fora Fertility in the future.
Episode 072: Girl Power, with Dr. Tiffanny Jones
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with Dr. Tiffanny Jones, a fertility specialist in Dallas, Texas about girl power, confidence, and making a difference. They talk about choosing REI, the path it takes to get into this competitive field, racism in medicine and in the world, health disparities, and being true to yourself. Tiffanny is the ultimate believer in other women, and she will challenge you to believe more in your self as well.
Episode 071: Becoming Vegan
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about becoming vegan and how to transition to a whole food plant based diet. This episode is all about how to make a change, what you need to consider, and letting go of fear. You can do anything you set your mind to. Eat for your health and for the world around you.
Should You Freeze Your Eggs?
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.
Episode 070: Thyroid & Reproduction
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about thyroid and reproduction. The thyroid gland is essential in fetal development and abnormal thyroid hormones can impact pregnancy and infertility. Learn about screening protocols, what the studies show, and what you need to know to advocate for yourself.
Episode 069: A Mother: Any Way
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about non-traditional paths to parenthood including donor egg, donor embryo and gestational surrogacy. Listen as she talks about making these hard decisions, evaluating the options, and learning what questions to ask. Motherhood is more than genetics or birth, it is love.
How to Find the Right Fertility Doctor?
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.
Episode 068: The Professional Learner
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about becoming a professional learner. How do you find joy in learning? How do you learn? How do you learn to allow the world around you to change your life? Learning is all about change.
Episode 067: Hope
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about finding hope after failure, loss, or the unexpected. Learn how you can lean into the hard times, find vulnerability, and become stronger. Sometimes giving up is the right move, but sometimes you need to persist.
The Fertility Dictionary
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.
Optimizing Your Natural Fertility
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?
Episode 066: Questions for Your Fertility Doctor
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the top questions you need to be asking your fertility doctor and clinic. Learn what to ask to make your journey the easiest and set your expectations appropriately. Understand how your doctor and clinic play a role in your experience. Be your own advocate.
What is Infertility?
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.
Episode 065: Adaptability
Join Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about adaptability. What does it mean to be adaptable? How do you accept change and make the best of it? How do you evolve even when you don’t want to?
Age and Fertility: What Happens to Your Eggs as You Get Older?
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.
Episode 064: Unexplained Infertility
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about unexplained infertility. Learn what it means when all your infertility testing is normal, and empower yourself with the evidence about the next best step. Details about clomid, FSH injectable hormones, IUI, and IVF discussed here including a review of the latest studies for unexplained infertility
COVID-19, Fertility and Pregnancy
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.