What Every Woman Should Know About Hormones, IVF, and Fertility | Natalie Crawford

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What Every Woman Should Know About Hormones, IVF, and Fertility | Natalie Crawford

On this episode of The Be Well by Kelly Podcast, I sat down with board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist Dr. Natalie Crawford for an honest, science-backed conversation about hormones, blood sugar, stress, and fertility.

Dr. Crawford is a reproductive endocrinologist and the founder of Fora Fertility, and she has an incredible way of making complex medical topics feel clear, empowering, and actionable. We covered everything from IVF and inflammation to sleep, muscle mass, and why blood sugar balance is one of the most important foundations for hormonal health.

We talk about how chronic stress impacts hormones and fertility, why blood sugar regulation matters far beyond weight loss, and how lifestyle habits like nutrition, movement, and sleep can support reproductive health at every stage of life. Natalie also breaks down what actually happens during IVF and what women can do to optimize their bodies before and during treatment.

This episode is for any woman who wants to better understand her body, feel more in control of her health, and build a strong foundation for hormones, fertility, and long-term wellness.

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Show Notes

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:02:25 - Fertility is more than luck 
→ 00:04:21 - The body & inflammation 
→ 00:08:48 - Fertility non-negotiables
→ 00:16:16 - Sleep health 
→ 00:18:06 - Movement & insulin resistance 
→ 00:22:54 - Muscle mass & pregnancy 
→ 00:24:33 - Chronic stress 
→ 00:30:05 - Stress & blood sugar 
→ 00:34:50 - Building resilience 
→ 00:38:56 - Mom guilt 
→ 00:41:08 - Nutrition & gut microbiome 
→ 00:46:20 - Protein intake & red meat 
→ 00:50:20 - Fish & a balanced diet 
→ 00:52:19 - Detoxing your life 
→ 00:53:51 - Cycle literacy & period tracking 
→ 00:58:06 - Period tracking methods 
→ 01:00:36 - Irregular periods & low AMH 
→ 01:08:47 - Blood markers & labs  

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