As a Woman

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with pelvic pain specialist and expert Dr. Sonia Bahlani. Dr. Bahlani is OBGYN trained with a fellowship in the department of urology focussing on pain. She is an advocate for women and an educator of all things pelvic pain. Listen to us break down this topic talking about the top causes of pelvic pain, what to know for an evaluation and how you can get help. Your pain is real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks honestly and openly about the COVID vaccine in this episode to all of those who are not vaccinated or fearful of the vaccine. There have been many lies and misinformation spread about reproductive health and the vaccine - and in this episode she talks about science and facts. Please understand why your doctors are pleading with you to make an educated decision more than anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about estrogen. Understand what it is, how it is made, when it should be checked, and what it means. Estrogen is a hormone that is essential. You need to understand what it means to be diagnosed with "estrogen dominance" and what it does not - covering ovulation issues, PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, and fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks all about the endocrine system with Dr. Arti Thangudu, a triple board certified medical endocrinologist and founder of SA complete - a lifestyle focused direct care practice. Listen as they discuss the importance of hormones, what you need to understand about yours, and tips to know when to see care and who can help you with your endocrine problems - thyroid, PCOS, diabetes, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about prioritizing you. In this episode, hear her talk about 4 principles to think about when talking care of yourself. Take self care into action but understanding that when you take care of yourself, you are a better person. Learn about you resources: time, physical health, emotional and mental health, and money, and understand if you are using them to the best of your ability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the importance of using your voice. Especially as a woman in medicine, people are often telling you to fit in and be inside the box they expect for you, but all the good things come from being outside the box. Learn why using your voice is important, understand how you can tap into that voice, and learn why your voice not only helps others, but also helps you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with fellow fertility physician and friend Dr. Emily Seidler about inclusivity. Listen to Emily's story of freezing her eggs, learn about what inclusivity is and why it matters. Hear about easy action steps you can take to be more inclusive. Learn about LGBTQ and single person family building options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks the latest about the COVID vaccine and women's health. Reviewing the latest research on the new CDC recommendation on the COVID vaccine and pregnancy, implications of COVID infection and neonatal and maternal outcomes, period changes with the COVID vaccine, and latest research on fertility, breastfeeding, and mammogram screening. Studies linked on nataliecrawfordmd.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks all about ovarian reserve and AMH (antimullerian hormone). What is AMH? What does it mean? What should you know if you screen your fertility and your AMH is low? Does AMH impact your natural fertility? Does a low AMH cause infertility? How does AMH impact your future and your goals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the decision to start a podcast. Learn her advice for what you should do before you start to set yourself up for success. Reviewing: show structure, technical challenges, branding, marketing, and sharing. No matter what you want to talk on - there is space for you! Take the jump into the podcasting world and let us support you. Thank you for one million downloads!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with Katie Bryan about the journey to become a single mother by choice (SMBC). Katie went through her own journey to become a mom after a process that started freezing her eggs. Katie hosts the Single Greatest Choice Podcast and works to give women courage daily to live their best life and make decisions in line with their goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about being vegan when pregnant. One of the top questions asked: is it safe to be vegan and be pregnant is answered here. Reviewed in this episode: literature on the safety of vegan and vegetarian diets when pregnant, supplements you should consider, dietary sources you need to know, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford to discuss egg freezing with fertility physician and friend, Dr. Valerie Libby. Listen to them talk about Val's decision to freeze her eggs, what it was like freezing eggs in medical training, and what she did when a tragic accident involved her eggs. Listen to her advice for all people considering freezing their eggs and what you should know before you begin the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about sexual harassment and abuse in medicine. it is time for the culture of medicine to change. Listen as she shares YOUR stories, talks about what to do when experiencing this and strategies for reporting. Where else can you report and who can you go to? How can we not jeopardize our careers but no longer tolerate this action. Find the helpers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about period basics. When are you ovulating? What is a normal period? How long should a period be? What is an irregular period? What can cause an abnormal period? What do your hormones mean? When should you get help? Should you use clomid or ovulation induction if your periods are regular? Learn about your body here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she celebrates 100 episodes of the As a Woman Podcast. In this episode, she is talking about her journey in medicine - why medicine, matching in Emergency Medicine, switching to OB/GYN and deciding to do REI. She talks about learning who she is along the way and starting her instagram and this podcast. Your questions answered at the end. XOXO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with Dr. Laura Vater about humanism in medicine. Laura is an advocate for not losing yourself in the practice of medicine but also caring for the human who is your patient. She is an avid writer, a hematology and oncology fellow, and a huge supporter of women chasing their dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford, board certified OBGYN and REI, as she talks about the semen analysis. Learn about male infertility and what the normal evaluation entails. Discover what each value means and how you can learn to interpret what is normal and what is not. How does environment, lifestyle, exposure and age impact sperm? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with Dr. Michelle Rockwell about life postpartum as both a physician and a mom. Listen as they talk about life adjusting to new motherhood - including breastfeeding, sleeping, postpartum depression and asking for help. This transition to new mom is so difficult for all, and the pressure on working moms to act like everything is perfect can be overwhelming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about donor egg IVF. The past to choosing donor oocytes is often filled with heartache and this choice is difficult for so many. Listen as she talks about questions to ask your clinic, things to consider, and the difference between fresh and frozen eggs. Should you do genetic testing? What does your clinic offer? Will you tell your future children? Learn more here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about habits and goals. Think through goal setting but in a way that will create actionable change. Identify what in your life can help you work toward achieving the things you need. Listen as she discusses taking an honest assessment of your dreams and goals and learning what habits need to change to see results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with Mama Doctor Jones, Dr. Danielle Jones about life as a prominent social media advocate. Danielle and Natalie are internet besties who met IRL after becoming friends on IG. Together they advocate for women's health education and empowerment. As founders of Pinnacle Conference, they take this desire to the next level - stay tuned for an exciting Pinnacle announcement for 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talk with Dr. Flora Sinha about secondary infertility. Listen as this board certified internal medicine physician talks about balancing motherhood and medicine, decisions about having children in a 2 physician household, and what it was like struggling with secondary infertility. Learn why she decided to leave treatment and celebrate life as a family of 3 for now, and maybe forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the COVID vaccine and the latest updates. She is discussing the false claim that the COVID vaccine will cause infertility or sterilization and breaking down where that rumor came from. She reviews the ASRM guidelines regarding vaccination in pregnancy, trying to conceive or undergoing fertility treatments. Learn more so you can make the best decision for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she interviews Dr. Shari Marchbein, board certified dermatologist and expert in adult female acne, about PCOS and acne. Listen as they discuss hormones, mediations, topics, and more. PCOS and acne are both diseases with significant associated stigmas, and sharing your story can help provide more attention to these medical diseases which impact women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about resilience. In this episode, she talks about the infertility community and the inspiration which can be found after surviving loss and tragedy. She shares her own story of finding her way back after loss. Resilience is the capacity to recover or toughness, and she believes we are all more resilient than we believe. One step ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she is joined by Brittany Velebil to tell the story of Yates who was born at 24 wks and 3 days old, weighing just over 16 oz and 9 inches long. Prematurity is personal to me, but even more so to my family. Yates is my nephew and I remember clearly the day he was born and all the uncertainty and fear. I can’t thank my sis Brittany enough for coming on the podcast and sharing their story with all of us in support of Prematurity Awareness Month. There’s not much more to say than that prematurity and a NICU stay is something that nobody is prepared for and that it changes your entire life. Listen. Many thanks to WaterWipes for sponsoring this episode. This episode is a part of their #thisisparenthood campaign to inspire self-belief in all parents and have more open, honest conversations about the realities of parenthood. You can find more information at waterwipes.com/us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about failed IVF cycles. Success is a complicated idea in the fertility world - IVF cycles have many different metrics for success: eggs retrieved, mature eggs, fertilization, embryo formation, genetically normal embryos, and transfer success. Learn about breaking down the process in order to optimize success. What to do when it doesn't work - what does it mean and how to approach your doctor. Check out the YouTube video on 5 things you must know before starting IVF: 5 MUST KNOW TIPS FOR IVF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about oncofertility - the intersection of cancer and fertility. Listen as she shares Savanah's story of being 24 and diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Learn about options for emergent egg freezing, cancer prevention an screening, and why you need to advocate for fertility preservation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with Dr. Erin Issac, board certified pediatric dentist and founder of Winning Smiles Pediatric Dental Care, a boutique dental practice. Erin has a unique journey in dentistry, breaking stereotypes and crushing her goals. You won't want to miss her story and advice. Also sharing dental tips to know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about reproductive rights. As a fertility doctor, she is discussed the intersection of law, politics, science and reproduction. Your rights are up for election this year - understand abortion access, late term abortion, contraception, personhood, IVF and more. AND GO VOTE. Fertility and Sterility Statement on ACB and Reproductive Rights: https://els-jbs-prod-cdn.jbs.elsevierhealth.com/pb/assets/raw/Health%20Advance/journals/fns/oyez.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she discusses the current state of gender bias and misogyny as a professional woman. How do you handle the outright disrespect, how do we change the game, and how do we demand more? We must start by not apologizing for our success and not backing down. We must support other women. We must vote. Vote out the misogyny. Science is now political, get ready. VOTE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about contraception. In this episode, she’ll review the basics about all types of contraception, including daily methods, long-acting reversible contraception (LARCs), permanent options, and emergency contraception. Empower yourself with education. This segment of ‘As a Woman’ is sponsored by Plan B One-Step® emergency contraception. To learn more about Plan B, visit www.PlanBOneStep.com for more information on the product and where to access it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks all about the life lessons she has learned from TikTik. Yes, TikTik is an addicting app which highlights dancing and music, but it is also an amazing form of self expression and content creation. Now, as more health professionals start to utilize this platform for dispensing health information - there is even more to learn. Top 6 lessons here to apply to your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with Dr. Tolu Bakare, a male fertility specialist about her journey into urology and her advice to those struggling with infertility. Listen to her journey - through heartbreak and with extreme perseverance in the face of tragedy, racism, disbelief and more. Learn to set goals and crush them, believe in yourself, and find your passion. For those with male infertility, she discusses lifestyle and medical facts, what you should know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks to Dr. Kristina Collins, a dermatologist and owner of the boutique dermatology practice, Austin Skin. Listen to Kristina talk about her journey in medicine, the competitive field of dermatology, and her top secrets for you to take care of your skin and your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about progesterone. Progesterone is an essential hormone in female reproduction, but there are many misconceptions about what it is, when it is made, and when you need supplementation. Listen as she reviews the menstrual cycle, progesterone deficiency, luteal phase defect, PCOS, and recurrent pregnancy loss. Also why are there different types of progesterone options for supplementation in fertility treatment cycles? Learn now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about saying no. Each yes you give is a no to something else. What is it a no to? Is it to your goals? Create a purpose statement, identify your goals, and protect each yes. Don't apologize. Don't make excuses. Just say no. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks to the founders of Fertility Rally, Ali and Blair. After both experiencing infertility themselves, these ladies starting forming a community online - with 2 separate podcasts (Fab Fertility and Infertile AF) they joined forces to start the Rally: Worst Club, Best Members. Learn more about why sharing your story can literally change your life. And a message to all the warriors out there: you are not alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about intrauterine insemination, or IUI. IUI is an option for fertility treatments to help improve the odds of conceiving. Learn more about the process, success rates, and what to expect with IUI cycles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. This episode is brought to you by Stride Funding, visit https://www.stridefunding.com for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices