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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
Pre-order Dr. Crawford's debut book, The Fertility Formula, now! https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book
Want to receive my weekly newsletter? Sign up at nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to receive updates, Q&A, special content, and freebies
If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Tuesday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd, check out Natalie’s YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility.
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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
Pre-order Dr. Crawford's debut book, The Fertility Formula, now! https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book
Want to receive my weekly newsletter? Sign up at nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to receive updates, Q&A, special content, and freebies
If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Tuesday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd, check out Natalie’s YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility.
Join the Learn at Pinnacle app to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode!
This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network! Learn more about Pinnacle at learnatpinnacle.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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