As a Woman

Welcome to As a Woman. The podcast hosted by fertility physician Natalie Crawford, MD to educate and empower women. Each week learn about your health, your fertility, and how they relate to your true self. Become a part of the community fostering collaboration over competition while learning how to authentically find your voice and amplify others as a woman.

129: Lifestyle and Fertility, with Dr. Ashley Eskew 04/10/2022

129: Lifestyle and Fertility, with Dr. Ashley Eskew Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she discusses lifestyle and fertility with Dr. Ashley Eskew co-founder of . As fertilty doctors, they know what is important on how your life can influence your fertility. Listen as they review diet, supplements, exercise, stress, and more if you are trying to conceive, undergoing fertility treatments, or struggling with infertility. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/22734254

128: Doctors and Friends, with Dr. Kimmery Martin 04/03/2022

128: Doctors and Friends, with Dr. Kimmery Martin Kimmery Martin is an emergency medicine doctor-turned novelist whose works of medical fiction have been praised by The Harvard Crimson, Southern Living, The New York Times, and People magazine, among others. A lifelong literary nerd, she promotes reading, interviews authors, and teaches writing seminars, speaking frequently at conferences, bookstores, and medical schools around the United States. Kimmery completed her medical training at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Raised in the mountains outside Berea, Ky, she now lives with her husband and three children in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her latest novel, Doctors and Friends, is available now /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/22656797

127: Fertility Fraud, with Eve Wiley 03/27/2022

127: Fertility Fraud, with Eve Wiley Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with Eve Wiley. Eve uncovered a life changing family secret about her genetic identity. Eve’s story thrust her into an advocacy role for donor conceived rights and women’s reproductive rights. She has successfully lobbied to change the laws in many states to protect those using artificial reproductive technologies, and continues to advocate for more accountability within the industry. You want to hear this discussion of fertility, the law, and donor conception. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/22580303

126. Optimizing IVF, with Dr. Anate Brauer 03/13/2022

126. Optimizing IVF, with Dr. Anate Brauer Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with board certified fertility doctor, Anate Brauer MD about IVF, fertility, and life as a fertility doctor. Listen to her talk about what to know when you are choosing a fertility doctor, how to optimize your IVF cycle, and what you should be doing. Dr. Brauer practices at Shady Grove Fertility in NYC as the IVF Director. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/22417055

124: Ovulation 02/14/2022

124: Ovulation Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the menstrual cycle, ovulation, and fertility awareness methods. Learn more about calendar tracking, ovulation predictor kits (opks), basal body temperature (BBT), and luteal progesterone measurements. Listen as she answers your top ovulation questions to help you get pregnant naturally! /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/22126022

123: COVID, The VAX, and Your Period 01/17/2022

123: COVID, The VAX, and Your Period Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the latest research on both the COVID Vaccine and a COVID infection on your period. 19% of people after a COVID infection have a cycle change in length. People who received the vaccine had on average a cycle length of 1 day longer than prior to vaccination. If you received both vaccines in one cycle, 10.6% of people had a clinically significant cycle change of 8 days or more as compared to the baseline rate of 4.3% in the unvaccinated. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/21804113

122: Goals and Growth 01/02/2022

122: Goals and Growth Join host Natalie Crawford, MD as she talks about setting goals for the new year to foster growth and change. Listen to her talk about goal setting, understanding your why, making a plan, giving yourself grace, forgetting bad behaviors and setting yourself up fro success. Learn to allow yourself space to grow by cultivating at atmosphere of self acceptance and challenging the norm. You are enough, you deserve to be happy. Happy New Year! /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/21643163

121: Supporting Your Mental Health, with Dr. Nichelle Haynes 12/12/2021

121: Supporting Your Mental Health, with Dr. Nichelle Haynes Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she discussed the importance of addressing and taking care of your mental health with Dr. Nichelle Haynes. Nichelle is a reproductive psychiatrist and CEO of Reproductive Psychiatry Clinic in Austin. Throughout the past 2 years, many have suffered from an increase in anxiety, depression and chronic stress. For those struggling with infertility - this has been even worse. Listen as Nichelle talks about coping strategies for you to prioritize your own mental health. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/21449153

120: The Practice of Medicine, with Rhoda Couvaras 10/24/2021

120: The Practice of Medicine, with Rhoda Couvaras Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about women supporting women and behind the scenes of a medical practice with Rhoda Couvaras. Rhoda has a background in public relations and she has been the practice administrator at IVF Phoenix for almost 12 years. She has been a huge supporter of all women and has so much insight for everyone and anyone who cares for patients. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/20779883

119: Exercise and Fertility, with Dr. Sasha Hakman 10/17/2021

119: Exercise and Fertility, with Dr. Sasha Hakman Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about exercise and reproduction with Dr. Sasha Hakman. Dr. Hakman is and OBGYN and REI and is very passionate about lifestyle and fertility. Listen to her talk about her own journey with PCOS and IVF, learn about the recommendations for exercise and nutrition while trying to conceive, in fertility treatments and while pregnant - and think about your body in a new way. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/20779475

118: Luteal Phase Deficiency 10/11/2021

118: Luteal Phase Deficiency Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about luteal phase deficiency. Learn more about your menstrual cycle, why cycle tracking is important and possible underlying causes. Treatment options may include monitoring, ovulation induction, progesterone, or IVF. The menstrual cycle is a vital sign - it reflects your hormones. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/20777558

117: Fighting Infertility, with Samantha Busch 09/19/2021

117: Fighting Infertility, with Samantha Busch Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about fertility with Samantha Busch. Listen as Samantha reviews her fertility journey and the heartbreak along the way. She talks about the decision to be public, the ups and down that come with sharing your story, switching fertility clinics, starting a fertility fund and now sharing everything in a very open memoir. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/20498807

116: Stress, Hormones, and Fertility 09/13/2021

116: Stress, Hormones, and Fertility Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about stress and how it impacts your hormones and your fertility. Our bodies are made to respond to acute and chronic stress systems in a way that helps us prioritize immediate functions - however, in today's modern society, where stress is constant and our health prioritized, what are the reproductive consequences? Reviewing hormones, ovulation, implantation, placentation and pregnancy outcomes in the setting of stress. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/20457449

115: Pelvic Pain, with Dr. Sonia Bahlani 09/05/2021

115: Pelvic Pain, with Dr. Sonia Bahlani 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. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/20371796

114: A Fertility Doctor and The COVID Vaccine 09/01/2021

114: A Fertility Doctor and The COVID Vaccine 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. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/20336177

113: Estrogen Dominance 07/11/2021

113: Estrogen Dominance 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. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/19771112

112: Endocrinology, with Dr. Arti Thangudu 07/04/2021

112: Endocrinology, with Dr. Arti Thangudu 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. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/19699238

111: Prioritizing You 06/14/2021

111: Prioritizing You 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. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/19471586

110: Use Your Voice 05/30/2021

110: Use Your Voice 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. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/19289897

109: Inclusivity, with Dr. Emily Seidler 05/09/2021

109: Inclusivity, with Dr. Emily Seidler 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. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/19026029

108: COVID Vaccine: Periods, Pregnancy, and Fertility 05/02/2021

108: COVID Vaccine: Periods, Pregnancy, and Fertility 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. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/18942779

107: AMH 04/18/2021

107: AMH 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? /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/18765035

106: Starting a Podcast 04/11/2021

106: Starting a Podcast 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. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/18678590

Single Mom By Choice, with Katie Bryan 04/04/2021

Single Mom By Choice, with Katie Bryan 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. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/18589790

104: Vegan and Pregnant 03/28/2021

104: Vegan and Pregnant 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. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/18494303

103: Freezing Your Eggs, with Dr. Valerie Libby 03/13/2021

103: Freezing Your Eggs, with Dr. Valerie Libby 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. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/18273341

102: Sexual Harassment in Medicine 03/07/2021

102: Sexual Harassment in Medicine 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. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/18219185

101: Understanding Your Period 02/28/2021

101: Understanding Your Period 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. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/18123737

100: How It Started 02/14/2021

100: How It Started 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. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/17944658

099: Humanism in Medicine, with Dr. Laura Vater 02/08/2021

099: Humanism in Medicine, with Dr. Laura Vater 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. /episode/index/show/asawoman/id/17873753

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