As a Woman

The Two Week Wait: How to Survive the Waiting


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Dr. Natalie Crawford, OBGYN and REI, breaks down the emotional and physical challenges of the two-week wait, sharing practical strategies, coping tools, and compassionate guidance for anyone trying to conceive.


Key Topics:

1. The Fertility Cycle Explained

- Egg development and release

- Hormonal changes after ovulation

- The role of the corpus luteum


2. Embryo's Early Journey

- Fertilization process

- Traveling through the fallopian tube

- Preparing for potential implantation


3. Hormonal Signals and Symptoms

- Understanding progesterone effects

- Early pregnancy hormone production

- Distinguishing between pregnancy and typical cycle symptoms


4. Emotional Survival Strategies

- Managing anxiety during the waiting period

- Recognizing normal bodily changes

- Practical coping mechanisms for the two-week wait


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