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Taking Charge of Fertility: Infertility, Misinformation & Empowerment with Dr. Natalie Crawford

Dr.Rukmini Vinaya Rednam Season 7 Episode 3

In this episode of The Confidence Doc, host Dr. Rukmini Rednam sits down with reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Natalie Crawford to demystify fertility in the modern age. Dr. Crawford — a double board-certified fertility specialist, co-founder of Fora Fertility, host of the As a Woman podcast, and author of The Fertility Formula — explains what being a fertility doctor really means, how lifestyle and misinformation impact reproductive health, and practical steps people can take to optimize their chances of conception. This episode blends clinical insight with real-world compassion so listeners can feel empowered to take control of their reproductive health.

Key topics covered 

  • What a reproductive endocrinologist / fertility specialist does (form vs. function; clinical role).
  • How everyday lifestyle factors (nutrition, timing, cycle health) affect fertility.
  • Why infertility seems to be rising and where to seek answers.
  • How to separate evidence-based advice from online misinformation.
  • Practical, early actions people can take to preserve or improve fertility.
  • Dr. Crawford’s personal journey and why she focuses on education and patient empowerment.
  • A preview of her book The Fertility Formula and why education matters.
  • Resources for patients: where to look, when to see a specialist, and how social media can both help and mislead.

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