What are the options for having a a child as a lesbian couple?

Dr. Natalie Crawford explains low ovarian reserve—what it is, how to test for it, the causes, and how to approach your fertility moving forward. Reproductive autonomy is important, and if you have a low ovarian reserve, she encourages you to look at your reproductive goals differently because you should be in control of your future. 

Your fertility questions answered!!

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.

Join double board certified OBGY and REI, fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford MD as she helps you understanding the semen analysis and male infertility. The semen analysis tells us about sperm which is a reflection of male hormones and fertility.

Learn the first steps for trying to conceive as a lesbian couple. Questions answered: What does it look like if you go to the fertility doctor as a lesbian couple wanting a baby? What tests need to be done? How do we choose donor sperm?

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses Olympian Lolo Jones sharing her vulnerable IVF story. Later she explains recurrent pregnancy losses—what it means, what tests should be done, and recommendations for treatment. Approximately 15–25% of pregnancies end in a miscarriage, but recurrent pregnancies account for less than 5%.

Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake.

Your fertility questions answered!!

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.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the recent Bloomberg article about how LGBTQ+ hospital workers in Illinois are being denied fertility treatments. Later, she discusses the causes of irregular periods and the importance of not presuming that your cycle is normal.

Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake. Can birth control extend your fertile years by preventing ovulation? Does intermittent fasting affect fertility? What are some modifiable things to do to improve uterine lining?

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Board certified OBGYN and fertility doctor Natalie Crawford, MD talks about advice she would give her younger self as a fertility doctor. Think about how to improve your lifestyle and help your fertility.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the recent POPSUGAR article about how “viably fertile” patients are being denied essential autoimmune medication because of the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Later, Natalie debunks the fertility myths you submitted on Instagram! Some of your submitted myths: keep your legs in the air after sex to increase your chances of getting pregnant; pineapple, the secret fertility fruit; and sex in the luteal phase is bad for implantation.

Fertility doctor Natalie Crawford, MD talks about the egg retrieval, or oocyte aspiration, a part of the IVF process. As you go through in vitro fertilization, you have so many new things thrown at you at once. Listen and learn about one of the most anxiety provoking parts of the process so that you have nothing to fear.

This week, Dr. Natalie Crawford dives into her segment Fertility in the News and reflects on the Newsweek article that discusses the European study about harmful chemicals in plastic food packaging and their effect on fertility. Later, Natalie teaches listeners how to prepare for IVF.

Double board certified fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford MD talks about ectopic pregnancies. After having an ectopic pregnancy herself - she knows what it is like to get this diagnosis. In this video, she will talk about risk factors, cause, diagnosis, and management.

Discussing emergency contraception, including your options and how emergency contraceptives differ from abortions.

What does it mean now that Roe has been overturned?

Board certified fertility doctor and OBGY, Natalie Crawford, MD talks about what is means now that Roe v Wade has ben overturned. Abortion protection actually protects all reproductive health - including access to safe pregnancy termination, contraception and emergency contraception, management of failed or nonviable pregnancies, and fertility access.

All about ovarian cysts—what they are, when they are normal, and when they are problematic. Listen to get all of your questions answered.

This week Dr. Natalie Crawford explains what this could mean if you’re pregnant, trying to be pregnant, are experiencing a miscarriage, experiencing pregnancy complications, wanting to undergo ART, and more. She highlights concerns regarding access to contraception, and shares how her life and career have personally benefited from access to contraception. Roe protected far more than just abortions, and it’s time for everyone to get political; medical decisions should be made exclusively between a doctor and their patient.

This week Dr. Natalie Crawford dives into her segment Fertility in the News and discusses Oklahoma’s pro-life legislature and what it means for reproduction care including assisted reproductive technologies. Later, Natalie discusses the controversial topic of consuming soy and its effect—or lack thereof—when it comes to fertility. Finally, Natalie answers your social media question during her segments, FFS—For Fertility’s Sake. Should uterine polyps be removed before embryo implantation? Does a shorter cycle correlate to a higher risk of preventing implantation? Will working out while implementing calorie restrictions decrease my success in trying to conceive?

Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD - double board certified OBGYN and fertility doctor discusses what you need to know before you do IVF. IVF is a process that can be difficult to understand and there is so much information out there. There is also a lot that you cannot control so today we are letting you know the questions to ask and how to best prepare for what is coming next.

Natalie discusses the different causes of bleeding in early pregnancy and why it’s important to establish early prenatal care. Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment, FFS – For Fertility's Sake. When is the right time to consider IVF? What is a normal HCG level and what are the indications of a possible miscarriage? What is a chemical pregnancy? What is an SIS, and when do I need it?