Dr. Natalie Crawford, double board certified OBGYN and REI, provides an in-depth roadmap for anyone preparing to start their pregnancy journey, covering everything from fertility tracking to preconception health.


Key Topics Covered:
1. Birth Control and Fertility Transition
When and how to stop different birth control methods
Impact of birth control on fertility
Recommended waiting periods before trying to conceive
Hormonal vs. non-hormonal contraception effects


2. Fertility Tracking Methods
Understanding the fertile window
Cervical mucus monitoring
Basal body temperature tracking
Ovulation predictor kits (OPKs)
Pros and cons of different tracking techniques

3. Age and Fertility Considerations
Fertility potential by age group
When to seek fertility evaluation
Egg quality and reproductive aging
Recommended timelines for conception attempts

4. Preconception Health Preparation
Importance of prenatal vitamins
Lifestyle modifications for fertility
Nutrition and diet recommendations
Exercise and stress management strategies
Male health considerations

5. Preconception Medical Preparation
Scheduling preconception consultations
Essential medical screenings


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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.