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

03/28/2026

Fertility journeys can quietly become tied to something much deeper than we realize: our sense of worth.

In this week’s episode of the As a Woman podcast, Elena Brower shares a powerful message for anyone navigating infertility, loss, or uncertainty.

Your value is not defined by whether you conceive or stay pregnant. You belong here. You are needed. Your medicine matters in this world.

And whatever happens, the most important relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself. The first task is to love yourself and care for yourself in a way no one else can.

If you are in the middle of this journey right now, Elena’s words are an important reminder: you are not alone. 🤍

Listen to the full conversation “How to Calm your Nervous System With Elena Brower” now on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

03/27/2026

Patients are often surprised by how quickly birth control pills leave your system. The hormones in the pill have a half-life of 28 hours, meaning they don’t stay in your body for very long.

However I usually recommend stopping the pill about three months before you plan to start trying to conceive so that you can track your cycle and learn your ovulatory pattern. Remember that when you are on the pill you are not ovulating - so underlying ovulatory issues go undiagnosed.

03/27/2026

One of the only clinical signs you have have that your egg count is dropping is a shortening of your cycle.

In fact, you can have regular, predictable cycles and still have a declining ovarian reserve. That’s why early fertility testing matters, you shouldn’t have to struggle or “fail” first to learn how your body is functioning.

And if you’re experiencing heavy bleeding, irregular periods, painful cycles, or anything that feels off, don’t wait. Those are reasons to get tested now. Knowledge earlier gives you more options later.

Meditation doesn’t require a perfect routine, a quiet room, or a candle-lit altar. It starts with something much simpler...
03/26/2026

Meditation doesn’t require a perfect routine, a quiet room, or a candle-lit altar. It starts with something much simpler: a willingness to sit with yourself.

In this week’s episode of the As a Woman podcast, Elena Brower shares a powerful way to think about meditation: when you sit and bring your attention inward, your brain has a chance to be “rinsed” by your own awareness.

And if your mind feels busy? That’s not failure. That’s the process.

You don’t need the perfect setup. A chair, a quiet moment in your car, or a few deep breaths is enough to begin.

What matters most isn’t perfection. It’s simply the willingness to show up.

Listen to this episode now on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

03/26/2026

Special delivery! Opening the hard back version of my book, The Fertility Formula, with my kids was so special and emotional. They have seen me work on this book for so long and I can’t believe it’s finally here. Less than 3 weeks 🩷

Possible causes to consider if you are diagnosed with unexplained infertility:EndometriosisAdenomyosisLuteal phase defec...
03/25/2026

Possible causes to consider if you are diagnosed with unexplained infertility:
Endometriosis
Adenomyosis
Luteal phase defect
Autoimmune disease
Chronic endometritis
Thyroid issues
S***m DNA fragmentation
Insulin resistance
Chronic inflammation
Egg/s***m quality (often due to one of the ones above)

Unexplained infertility is officially diagnosed after an evaluation with:
- Regular cycles
- Open fallopian tubes
- Normal uterine anatomy
- Normal s***m counts

However, many factor impacting egg and s***m quality and even subtle ovulation disorders can be missed if you aren’t looking for them. Some of these things are not easy to diagnose - but you, and your care team should at least be thinking about them. Often with unexplained infertility you will need to go on to fertility treatments, but optimizing lifestyle factors and having a good understanding of what is going on is essential to have the best chance of success.

03/24/2026

I was a nutrition major and always have loved talking about how food can play such a role in health (and disease). I even have an entire chapter on nutrition in The Fertility Formula which will be out in 3 wks!!!

New study in Human Reproduction supporting what I counsel - ultra processed foods hold no benefit to your health and can harm your fertility. If you want to have the best chances of conceiving and the healthiest pregnancy- limit UPF consumption.

Study/ https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deag023

03/24/2026

When you’re constantly moving, achieving, and pushing forward, it can feel almost impossible to slow down… even when your mind and body are asking for it.

In this week’s episode of the As a Woman podcast, I sit down with Elena Brower to explore what actually happens when you pause, and how stillness can completely shift the way you experience stress, success, and your own body.

We cover:

* The mental “rinsing” that happens when your attention finally stays in one place
* How your definition of success may be quietly driving burnout and disconnection
* Why so many of us feel uncomfortable with stillness and where that comes from
* Why your presence is your most valuable currency in relationships and work
* A simple 3-minute reset you can do anywhere to calm a fried nervous system
* How to balance precision and gentleness during high-pressure seasons and personal loss

Listen to this episode “How To Calm Your Nervous System With Elena Brower“ now on YouTube, Spotify, or the Learn at Pinnacle app.

I am coming to a city near you!!!! The Fertility Formula Book Tour is finally here after many many months of planning an...
03/23/2026

I am coming to a city near you!!!! The Fertility Formula Book Tour is finally here after many many months of planning and I couldn’t be more excited to get on the road, celebrate this book and hug all of you!

I spent so many years trying to get this book published and the fact that it is here is so emotional. I couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you. Your support leading up to this book launch has been outstanding and I seriously cannot thank you enough. (even my publishers have commented how dedicated my audience is!) Only 22 more days until this book is in your hands!

Link in bio or comment TOUR and I will send you a DM with all the details! XO, NC

Want to read my book The Fertility Formula NOW?!If you are in the thick of TTC, infertility or fertility treatment, you ...
03/22/2026

Want to read my book The Fertility Formula NOW?!

If you are in the thick of TTC, infertility or fertility treatment, you can read 3 chapters NOW! I strategically picked which ones to give you! The ones you can read now are: How inflammation hijacks your fertility, trying to conceive, and navigating infertility.

Here is how you get them:
1. Pre-order the book
2. Follow the instructions and fill out the form with your order number and get access to pre-order bonus portal (this includes: the Hormone and Lifestyle Guide, The IVF Course, Book Club access and 3 chapters you can read now)
3. Use the password you receive to login to the portal and access all of the bonuses

Comment BOOK and I will DM you the link right away!

03/22/2026

It’s important to understand the impact of too much biotin when it comes to hormone testing and fertility treatments. I tell my patients, no more than 300 micrograms as it can interfere with tests we are running. It is not harmful by any means but might skew the results of some labs. Check your hair skin and nails pills, prenatals and greens powders.

03/21/2026

Chronic inflammation:
- changes HPO axis signaling
- impairs ovarian response to gonadotropins
- decreases egg quality
- causes fibrosis inside the o***y
* this is a modifiable factor for your ovarian health yet women are not told that their fertility is a health marker or taught to think of their ovaries as an important hormone factory

Regardless of you want to get pregnant now, in the future, or you want to navigate perimenopause in the best way possible - learning how to optimize your ovarian health matters

Thank you to for making space for this talk today. Honored to share the stage with you 💛

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