As a Woman

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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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