Natalie Crawford, MD

Natalie Crawford, MD Fertility Physician
Host: As a Woman Podcast
YouTube: Natalie Crawford, MD

Instagram: nataliecrawfordmd
Blog: www.nataliecrawfordmd.com

Dr. Natalie Crawford is a board certified ONGYN and REI (reproductive endocrinologist and infertility) and circle-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin, Texas. She hosts the As a Woman podcast and promotes fertility awareness and education. Training and Education:

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, NC

Masters of Sci

ence in Clinical Research
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, NC

Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Texas Southwestern - Dallas, TX

M.D. University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, TX

B.S. Nutrition Science
Auburn University - Auburn, AL

When an IVF cycle fails, it can feel devastating. I sit with patients every day for what we sometimes call the “WTF visi...
05/21/2026

When an IVF cycle fails, it can feel devastating. I sit with patients every day for what we sometimes call the “WTF visit” as we go through every data point to understand what happened and what we can learn moving forward.

One of the most important things I want people to understand is this:
IVF failure is not a personal failure. It is a biologic outcome.

A failed cycle does not mean your body “failed” or that there is no hope. It means we now have more information about egg quality, s***m, embryo development, implantation, and how your body responded to treatment.

My goal in this week’s episode of the As A Woman Podcast is to help you understand the science, take the blame off yourself, and give you a roadmap for what to do next.

Because a failed IVF cycle is not the end of the story. It is information. Listen now on Spotify, Apple or YouTube

05/20/2026

Grab a copy of The Fertility Formula for your long holiday weekend! Grab your copy on Amazon, at Barnes & Nobel and where ever you get books!! Comment BOOK to get a dm with the link to Amazon!

The best time to conceive is not just one day in your cycle.Your fertile window is usually the 5 days leading up to ovul...
05/20/2026

The best time to conceive is not just one day in your cycle.

Your fertile window is usually the 5 days leading up to ovulation and the day of ovulation itself. This timing matters because s***m can survive in the reproductive tract for up to 5 days, while the egg only survives about 12 to 24 hours after release.

That means the goal is not to guess the exact moment of ovulation, but to consistently cover the window when conception is actually possible.

A helpful approach is having in*******se every 1 to 2 days during your fertile window. This supports s***m quality and ensures s***m are present when ovulation happens.

Cycle awareness takes the pressure off timing everything perfectly and replaces it with strategy and consistency.

05/19/2026

This is not just a book, it is a step-by-step guide. The Fertility Formula includes a 12-week fertility optimization plan designed to help you understand your cycle, support hormone health, and take actionable steps toward improving fertility.

It also includes more than 20 fertility-supportive recipes to help you build consistent nutrition habits that support reproductive health. I want to know your favorite! The constant winner in our house is *always* tunnel pasta.

My goal was to take the guesswork out and give you a clear, structured path forward.

05/19/2026

In this week’s episode of the As A Woman Podcast, I break down the devastating reality of failed IVF cycles and explain why a negative result is not a personal failure, but rather an important piece of biological data that helps guide next steps.

I cover:

* The difference between IVF retrieval success and embryo transfer success
* How egg maturity and embryo development impact overall outcomes
* Why s***m quality can affect embryo progression even with a “normal” semen analysis
* How age and metabolic health influence the likelihood of chromosomally normal embryos
* The five different frozen embryo transfer protocols and how we optimize implantation timing
* How to approach a failed IVF cycle with more clarity, strategy, and less self blame

If you are navigating IVF, feeling discouraged after a failed cycle, or trying to better understand the science behind fertility treatment, this episode is for you.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, or the Learn at Pinnacle app.

05/18/2026

The HSG (hysterosalpingogram) is a test used to evaluate the inside of your uterus and fallopian tubes. During the procedure, a thin catheter is inserted through the cervix, and dye is gently pushed into the uterus and through the fallopian tubes while X-rays are taken.

We do this procedure to see if the uterus is clear and if the fallopian tubes are open. Think of it as a road map. We want to know if there are any blockages, abnormalities, or areas the dye can’t pass through.

05/18/2026

Fertility is about so much more than just getting pregnant, but is a marker for overall helth. You deserve to understand your body and optimize your reproductive health at all ages. Andm stress, nutrition, inflammation, metabolic health, ovulation, and hormone balance all play a role in reproductive outcomes.
Inside the book, I cover:
• PCOS and endometriosis
• Ovulation and cycle tracking
• Egg quality and aging
• Fertility testing and treatment options
• Lifestyle changes to support fertility
• Male fertility
• Recipes and nutrition guidance
My goal was to give women the education and tools I wish every patient had earlier. Available now wherever books are sold!

One of the biggest things I am seeing in clinic impacting fertility right now is cannabis use in men.A lot of people ass...
05/17/2026

One of the biggest things I am seeing in clinic impacting fertility right now is cannabis use in men.

A lot of people assume fertility is mostly about the female partner, but s***m health matters just as much. Regular cannabis use has been associated with lower s***m counts, reduced motility, abnormal s***m shape, and increased s***m DNA fragmentation. We are also seeing higher miscarriage rates in female partners and poorer IVF outcomes, including fewer eggs retrieved and lower fertilization success.

What surprises many couples is that even when semen analysis looks “normal,” s***m quality at the DNA level can still be affected.

If you are trying to conceive, this is a conversation worth having. Fertility is a couple’s health issue, not just a women’s health issue. Small lifestyle changes on both sides can make a meaningful difference in outcomes.

05/17/2026

So many women learned to equate who they are with what they achieve and when there’s a void inside, we try to fill it with success, approval, productivity, even in our fertility journeys.

But your worth was never meant to depend on performance.

Listen to this week’s episode of the As A Woman Podcast as we unpack the “success wound” and how it relates to your fertility journey. 🤍

05/16/2026

Happy one month of The Fertility Formula being on shelves! Everytime I see it at my local bookstore, I make sure to sign each copy! These are at First Light here in Austin! XO

05/16/2026

Did you know the half-life of the birth control pill is only 28 days?

In my latest YouTube video I breakout all types of birth control: IUD, the pill, injection etc and when to stop each one if you want to get pregnant.

Comment YOUTUBE to get a link directly to your DMs to watch and learn more

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