EXERCISE: What is safe while TTC and in Early Pregnancy?

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Жыл бұрын

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses exercise while trying to conceive, undergoing fertility treatments, and during early pregnancy. Exercise can be very beneficial during this time, but it’s important to know what is safe in all of these stages.
Questions Answered:
What are the benefits of exercise while trying to conceive?
What role does stress play while trying to conceive?
What are stress relieving activities?
What form of exercise is best if you have PCOS?
What is functional hypothalamic amenorrhea?
What exercise is best if you have FHA?
What are the exercise restrictions while doing ovulation induction?
What is ovarian torsion?
How do you minimize risk for ovarian torsion?
What are the exercise restrictions after an embryo transfer?
What happens during an embryo transfer?
What are the exercise recommendations during early pregnancy?
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@aulajomaa6286 Жыл бұрын

I am praying for women who TTC to get pregnant as soon as possible as soon as first month of 2023 love you all we all gona be mama soon

@shrutipatil1879 Жыл бұрын

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@pushpahs9456 Жыл бұрын

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@hong-vantran5516 Жыл бұрын

It’s really encouraging to see your comment ❤

@theeknation7313 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Love Sending Prayers love you too ❤

@andreacadavid6335 Жыл бұрын

Wow 👏🏼👏🏼thank you. As a marathon runner trying to get pregnant, this came in perfect timing! I have been changing my lifestyle but with so much love and hope ❤ I will do anything for my future baby

@taylorsmith3680 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! I’m currently training to run the Dopey challenge (5k, 10k, half, and full) in January. My last 3 cycles have been crazy! They’ve been unpredictable and the bleeding is 1-3 days and super light. I will definitely cut back on exercise this month as we get closer to the races and pray that helps. I’ve already increased food and eating lots of healthy fats!❤️🙏🏼

@ChanR13 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on KZfaq. I see so much false information floating around on the apps and online communities. Having access to all of this information directly from a doctor- particularly of your specialty- is so helpful! Love your videos and the way you explain everything!

@NatalieCrawfordMD Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@misswendywhitt Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing, embryo transfer is Tuesday! I haven’t been doing my usual training for 8 weeks now, I’ve done lots of walking and really just trying to nurture my body. I miss hiit style workouts though so much, but so glad I have watched this to reassure me! Thank you 💛

@NatalieCrawfordMD Жыл бұрын

So glad this was helpful!!

@amandakraus6095 Жыл бұрын

I have learned more from this one video than I have from docs/nurses during my whole IVF cycle! Thank you for sharing your knowledge ❤

@NatalieCrawfordMD Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Hugs!

@alannah8891 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely love how you explain things and that you use your hands to talk (me too!)- and love your nails in each video ❤!!

@Arizona_lilly Жыл бұрын

This truly so important

@sheyiogun4369 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dr. Crawford, I love your channel! Could you do a video on Hypertension and TTC?

@rikkimaroney8072 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing, I have my first FET next Thursday and have been really worried about continuing Zumba given all the jumping and booty shaking. I think I'm going to still go but take it easy in class til the 7 week scan (if it sticks, fingers crossed). Was so worried about shaking that little embryo loose but it's a good reminder to be a normal human.

@kerrismith1452 Жыл бұрын

Finally someone who can explain PCOS. ❤

@sanjuria7 Жыл бұрын

Hi Natalie, I love your videos - they are so helpful. Can you specify what sort of yoga postures are ok and which inversions or twists should be off limits after a frozen embryo transfer? Thank you so much!

@Arizona_lilly Жыл бұрын

So important to do all this wow

@andreeacalugaru5202 Жыл бұрын

been searching for a video like this for a long time. how do you feel about swiming in IVF? stims/after retreival/before transfer/after?

@meganhelston2563 Жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on strength training when TTC and through pregnancy? Coming from a power lifter

@dorispieber8846 8 ай бұрын

Hi Natalie, I have a question regarding skiing. I am doing this sport since I am 2 years old and also participated in a lot of races when I was younger - so skiing feels to me like walking (no problems with loosing my balance, falls or anything - especially if I go down the hill with moderate speed). So my question is: Do you mean trauma to the uterus because of the risk of falling down and having an accident durin skiing or because of possible irregulatities of the slope and the snow? Thank you very much for your answer and all the information your giving with these videos!

@brookaleedoo745 Жыл бұрын

Hello! I love your channel and I just had a question regarding hormone levels for ovulation, I have PCOS and I’m on my second month of Letrozole, ovulation tests are always confusing for me with the both the digital and the line tests. I got blood work done on cycle day 14 when I had a peak digital test result that had 164 pg/mL of Estradiol, 4.0 mIU/mL FSH, and 0.2 ng/mL progesterone. But then on cycle day 17 I had positive LH surge on regular strip tests. I’m just unsure of what my levels indicate for when I was ovulating. PLEASE HELP

@cassiecandle5950 Жыл бұрын

Are elliptical machines safe in TTC, pregnancy and IVF?

@KHaga92 Жыл бұрын

I’m a Pilates & Yoga instructor. The heated rooms make me a little nervous but I would stop taking heated classes once I find out I’m pregnant. I have read there’s neural tube defects with too much heat so being cautious is good.

@NatalieCrawfordMD Жыл бұрын

agree with this - the heated rooms are best to avoid - for the reasons you mentioned but also for the increase in dehydration and increase in heartbeat (although personally I love love hot yoga)

@sarahdarwiche4965 8 ай бұрын

@NatalieCrawfordMD ate they ok to do in the 2 week wait period? I'm so hesitant to go but I feel like I'm not getting consistency because I avoid it 2 weeks of the month

@Kate-ne7rf Жыл бұрын

Could you do one about alcohol?

@shamnadiaries8593 4 ай бұрын

Hi doctor, I have a question to ask: can I include core workouts (ab crunches) while trying to get pregnant?

@georgiagirl1118 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dr. Crawford. I would like your opinion.. Im almost 50 years old and I don’t want anymore children at my age. I had hormone testing done recently (not during a cycle) and my results were FSH 80 and estradiol was 5. I still have a light cycle every few months. Does that mean that I can still get pregnant? My doctor said that I can’t. What is your opinion? Thank you?

@nanahemaa2736 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dr. I had my fibroid removed last year June and my surgeon said one of my tubes is blocked due to the removal.I just get married in September and I have been trying with my husband but nothing.i don’t know what to do because am 38.

@jasminekohli8615 Жыл бұрын

Can one be on calorie restricted during TTC to lose some weight?

@AL-yg3kv Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video about low progesterone because I was low in my first pregnancy

@NatalieCrawfordMD Жыл бұрын

I have a video on progesterone and on implantation - look at those for now until I can make this one

@kaoruyamazaki5724 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information. One thing that didn’t make sense to me is you said that women who are going through a modified natural cycle or natural cycle are at a higher risk for ovarian torsion. Why is that? I would imagine that if you’re not taking any meds and ovulating naturally, your ovaries wouldn’t be too bloated and you would be at a lesser risk for an ovarian torsion. I am doing a natural cycle with zero meds following natural ovulation. There’s just put me at a higher or lower risk?

@pani1602 7 ай бұрын

What about step.aerobics? Is that fine while TTC?

@lauraluluxx 7 ай бұрын

Is Zumba okay for the luteal phase? 15 mins in I’m working up a sweat I just don’t want to do anything that could lower my progesterone or chances. Thank you ❤️

@theeater9528 Жыл бұрын

Does squats helps to.implantation of egg ??

@yellowbeachgirl 6 ай бұрын

What if you have one of these conditions but personally feel better when you do hiit? Is it still bad for you for ttc even though you feel good but your brain internally could be taking it differently?

@SanaKhan-cl1ps Жыл бұрын

Hi my last menses were on 30th november 2022. So i checked my pregnancy test came positive. Im having severe migraine and morning sickness. Also i dont wanna put on weught so can i join gym? Is this safe to do exercise durjng pregnancy

@zacharyhubenak4831 Ай бұрын

Is play tennis(singles) okay? I started my period and had a tennis match all my TWW and I’m not sure I am Tennis played a factor.

@muslimah211 Жыл бұрын

Hi is jogging v slowly ok? Im 5 weeks pregnant

@gregorbegger9291 8 ай бұрын

Let me say you have a beautiful sweet voice

@srmedias4545 Жыл бұрын

Hi, what about swimming laps? Does this count as something too intense or at increased risk of torsion?

@NatalieCrawfordMD Жыл бұрын

swimming typically fine *without flipping* so may need to modify turns

@danny8198 Жыл бұрын

Can weights twice a week in the gym with a personal trainer be too much?

@100331708 Жыл бұрын

I don't know how others will feel but im 38 and been ttc for 10 months and I've temporarily just GIVEN UP worrying about ANYTHING while ttc. I can't explain it but im SO TIRED of watching everything. I wish you all BD and best of luck in your journeys.

@NatalieCrawfordMD Жыл бұрын

hugs Mimi

@100331708 Жыл бұрын

@@NatalieCrawfordMD well here I am a week later and my local fertility clinic called me to say its my time on the waitlist! First consultation Jan 25! I'm hopeful again! ☺️

@Waiting4amiracle Жыл бұрын

Hi Natalie. 😊 How about working out / running/ tennis after an egg retrieval when there is no fresh embryo transfer. Is there still a risk of ovarian torsion? How soon can someone workout after egg retrieval?

@NatalieCrawfordMD Жыл бұрын

yes the risk of torsion is from the IVF cycle not the embryo transfer. After egg retrieval I ask patients to wait until their period comes to begin any working out that could include bouncing or running - sometimes this is longer if we had very large ovaries

@Waiting4amiracle Жыл бұрын

@@NatalieCrawfordMDthank you for responding ❤❤

@nourhannawi2786 10 ай бұрын

Dear doctor. My husband wants me always before and after ovulation day to join his 40 km bike tour with our heavy E-bike to lose weight. I am worry because i got pregnant very fast but forced to miscarriage by doctors. Trying to get pregnant since 2 year and I don't know why it is hard second time? Should I stop cycling?

@mpcasey Жыл бұрын

I'm in my first egg retrieval cycle of IVF and I have backed off of my exercise to only walking the dog and some light yoga. My nursing team said I can lift light weights (under 10lbs), but I have heard elsewhere that I should avoid diverting blood flow to specific muscles and away from my reproductive system. Is that true? And would that also be true during a transfer cycle?

@AL-yg3kv Жыл бұрын

Dr. Are you in la to get an appointment with you.

@NatalieCrawfordMD Жыл бұрын

Hi! I'm in Austin, TX!

@TheBoujeeHippie Жыл бұрын

Hi Dr. Crawford Do you know if the Rx drug Toprimate can stop your period? I have been on it for years for migraines and my cycle was like clockwork turned 40 and my period stopped for 2 months! I am worried this drug has messed up my hormones-and affected my fertility but when I stop taking it I gain weight very fast. I had a miscarriage (at 13wks) 3 yrs ago and now hope to have a baby. Do you think HRT is a good idea to raise chances? Thank you!

@NatalieCrawfordMD Жыл бұрын

hi - it can, but also would recommend full evaluation base don age - schedule with obgyn or fertility doctor.

@TheBoujeeHippie Жыл бұрын

@@NatalieCrawfordMD thank you I have an appointment next week with and OBGYN/Surgeon who is supposed to be good with HRT I hope he can help. thank you for responding! 🙏

@ashliepickering433 Жыл бұрын

I walk on the treadmill on an incline of 10.5 for 30 mins everyday. My husband and I would like to start ttc in the new year, should I take it down a notch?

@NatalieCrawfordMD Жыл бұрын

this is excellent form of exercise keep it up!

@ashliepickering433 Жыл бұрын

Once my husband and I start ttc should I stop?

@MissSmurfey Жыл бұрын

Hi Natalie. I just had a miscarriage 2 weeks ago at 7w6d 💔🥺 (1st pregnancy, no treatment at 40yrs old) and i was thinking of things i may have done to have this loss. I was doing moderate exercise and thought maybe i was over doing it. It's comforting to hear this was not the cause of my miscarriage. I started ovulating again 9 days later (no fertitliy treatments) and hoping for a blessing this month. Is it true that you are most fertile the 1st 3 months after a miscarriage? Also, how long does it take the HCG levels to drop to 0? On Nov 25 my HCG was 1000 (2 days after miscarriage) and Nov 28 it was 300. I did a 1st response test and had a false faint positive line (day of my 1st ovulation post MC). Wondering how long i will have these false positives as i am now 6DPO and want to start testing soon for pregnancy 🙏 Thank you for your videos and your time ❤️🤗

@NatalieCrawfordMD Жыл бұрын

hugs, you did not cause your miscarriage, hcg levels usually take 4-6 weeks depending on how high they were. you are more fertile after a miscarriage so keep trying - sending love

@christineo7930 Жыл бұрын

Oh my, I’m 7w5 days today, 40 yrs, first pregnancy. This hit close to home. So sorry for your loss ❤️.

@MissSmurfey Жыл бұрын

@@NatalieCrawfordMD Thank you doctor for your quick reply 🥰💜 we still have hope 🙏 i bought easy home pregnancy tests as they are inexpensive. Did a test today and had a very very faint line (probably false positive) as it is only 6DPO. But i will keep testing to see if the line gets darker over the next 7-10 days 🤞 the 1st pregnancy took 5 months to conceieve. I just turned 40 in October. How much time should i allow to conceive naturally before doing further testing or treatments? Time is not on my side but i prefer to do it naturally if possible 🙏🙂

@MissSmurfey Жыл бұрын

@@christineo7930 Thank you Christine ❤️ i tear up as i write this, it still hurts very much 💔🥺 i started to have brown spotting the day before my miscarriage, i wasn't too concerned as my doctor said spotting can be normal but the following day the bleeding very gradually got heavier with clots and turned red in colour and by the night time i was having severe cramping and just knew something bad was happening. Went to the doctors 2 days later to get HCG levels checked (levels dropped 3000 over 2 weeks time) and ultrasound which showed an empty uterus 😥 i wish you all the best with your pregnancy 💜💜

@brooke850 Жыл бұрын

Oh I’m so sorry to hear this and will be praying for you!! ❤

@worldtravelerxoxo1201 Жыл бұрын

Hi Natalie, why am I having a period but not ovulating? Why does this occur, please explain the science behind this? My cycle is averaging 44 days. Will be starting clomid in Summer 2023.

@NatalieCrawfordMD Жыл бұрын

It could be overflow bleeding, especially if concern for PCOS. Or it is truly regular at 44 days you may be ovulating at day 30 or do

@worldtravelerxoxo1201 Жыл бұрын

@@NatalieCrawfordMD Hi Natalie, yes I have PCOS. My progesterone was tested (blood work) at day 21 and it was 0.02 my estrogen and everything else is normal but my obgyn said I don’t ovulate but I still have a period around day 44. Is over flow bleeding bad?

@KHaga92 Жыл бұрын

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