Dr. Natalie Crawford (board-certified OBGYN + REI fertility specialist) shares why fertility starts in "trimester zero," how inflammation impacts egg + sperm quality, and how to avoid pricey IVF add-ons that aren't backed by solid science.

You'll walk away with: The key labs to track, the biggest lifestyle levers for both partners (including cannabis), and the hormone-testing mistakes that can accidentally act like birth control.

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WE TALK ABOUT:

10:55 - Using the "inflammation lens" to improve hormones, egg quality, and IVF outcomes

13:20 - Building trimester zero prep that supports both egg and sperm health

17:00 - Turning fertility into a true team sport with real male partner involvement

20:55 - Using data (not nagging) to address male resistance and hidden exposures

24:55 - Understanding ovarian health as a core lever for women's longevity

29:55 - Why pregnancy doesn't "pause" egg loss and what actually matters for menopause timing

31:50 - Rethinking HRT timing and why earlier support may be protective

41:20 - Defining egg quality beyond age: Genetics + metabolic function

46:20 - Why pregnancy is inflammatory and how to think about inflammation correctly

49:20 - Target inflammatory markers to track for fertility and longevity

52:00 - Avoiding lab misinterpretation that can accidentally act like birth control

53:55 - Child spacing that supports uterine healing, breastfeeding reality, and maternal recovery

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