Baby is Almost Here! Dermatologist’s Third Trimester Pregnancy Update | Dr. Sam Ellis

I'm in the home stretch of my pregnancy, so I thought I'd share an update on how my third trimester has been. I explain how we've been preparing our home for baby, how I'm preparing for birth, and so much more.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:27 Physical Challenges
01:32 Emotions
02:35 Differences Between Trimesters
02:56 Skin Changes
03:44 Maternity Clothing
04:35 Nesting
06:04 Preparing for Birth
DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. Thanks for watching!

[@jonni555]

I don’t have kids. I have never wanted kids. And I still don’t want kids after watching this. 😂. That being said, even I got choked up hearing you talk about your pregnancy and I wish you all the best for your upcoming delivery. Thanks for sharing all the wonderful information that you do! 🥰

[@HWme]

That's determination 😂😂😂 I gotta say, seeing the kid library and imagining the nice parts of raising a kid... That can be persuasive, but that's like taking an idealized picture of something that may not even happen, and forming a thought about it without considering all the other good, neutral and bad implications and the things that are implicated. So for now it's a no, and I got my reasons. I do think kids are awesome, so yeah, I spend quality family time with the little ones in my family. :D When she was like crying out of happiness I was like ❤️😭😂😂❤️🤠

[@amanda7263]

Per recommendations as a mom of 3 (under 3 1/2!): 2 best late night things I learned was 1) do a “dream feed” around 10pm to give them/yourself a longer stretch of sleep in the wee hours (after about 2 months/when they regain their birth weight, etc.), and 2) if you use pacifiers, by the time they sleep in a crib, put like 10 pacifiers around them so they can find them easily, and hopefully grab one and go back to sleep by soothing themselves. Best wishes!

[@anitamiko9975]

How wonderful to hear that this has been relatively smooth. I’m on the same journey with you right now, so a hospital bag video and what baby products you’ll use will be much appreciated.

[@emilyrosado644]

Aww that was such a sweet comment that your patient said about your best day yet to come. Praying for a smooth delivery for you! I was also super emotional afterwards - cried at everything lol. xoxo

[@KONN1182]

Best of luck! I have 2 little boys: 6 and 3. They’re the best things to ever happen to me! 💙💙

[@esthermcgough3995]

Congrats, so glad your baby experience is going wonderful for you

[@thebeauty_minimalist]

I loved hearing this update! Glad to hear everything has been so smooth for you and best wishes on the last trimester 💜

[@cat_pb]

Wishing you all the best Dr. Sam!

[@cheryldonatell8649]

Loved your update. It's so exciting and you are going to be a great Mommy!

[@reneklein6049]

I'm so very happy for you. What a wonderful time in your life. My daughter just had my 1st grandchild, a boy, 3 weeks ago. He is the love of our lives. My daughter was like you. A few pairs of maternity leggings and her regular tops. The MamaRoo is great for daytime naps. I'm so incredibly happy for you! To me, my biggest joy was becoming a mom. ❤❤

[@brooks2692]

It’s so wonderful to feel great and truly enjoy your pregnancy! Anticipation of his arrival is half the fun! Best wishes for a uncomplicated delivery! Throw all your baby books away and have fun!

[@christinemack2153]

Wishing you all the very best and can't wait for you to be a mom!

[@jackiem.259]

I love this ♥️♥️ can’t wait to meet him and congrats again!! Ugh Bewellbykelly podcast and I listened to a bunch of labor and delivery ones!!

[@daryllperry1460]

I had both of my babies at home 36 and 34 years ago and it was fabulous. Everyone deserves to give birth the way they feel comfortable. Mindset is crucial and you seem to have that in the bag. 🥰🥰🥰 Blessings to you and your family. One thing I did was keep a baby journal about how it all felt, not just the firsts that most moms do. It was a great thing to pass down to my girls when they were older. Such as how I felt rocking them and nursing them, etc.

[@nunu9417_]

I’m so excited for you😭😭💚

[@s.h.767]

Maybe i missed hearing you mention these essential items, but easy to strap on front pouch carrier for mom and dad are must haves. I am a grandma, have loved remembering my two experiences while listening to yours. Blessings!

[@TheSnickersChick]

Hospital bag video please! And congrats soon to be new mama 💕❤️

[@juliabinford6500]

Glad you get to meet your little one soon. The only advice I’ll offer is to keep things super low key during the night wakings. I didn’t turn on a lot of lights or talk in my normal voice so as to signal that night is different than day…that and several layers of water proof pad/ flat blanket bedding so I could peel an entire layer off and have fresh dry bedding if there was an overflow. Nothing fluffy so no smothering risk to layers:) waterproof pads will be your best friend in literally everything from bassinet to car seat. I did waterproof bibs when drooling got bad to protect baby’s skin on neck and chest

[@marymac8817]

LOVE the lipstick color - do you mind sharing what it is? You are glowing!

[@becspinks]

I read lots of books on my phone while nursing my baby late at night, i definitely reccomend that (on night mode) 👌❤

[@MyLoVeLyMaN]

You are shining! Wishing you the best birthing experience possible!

[@corallopez6510]

Congrats 🤰

[@myriamschouders41]

Hello Dr. Ellis! I just wanted to know what baby skin care products did you choose? Thank you, and for recommendations… I will say sleep whenever your baby is sleeping! 😉 Never had the time to watch any TV show with my first one. Hope my second one will be a better sleeper! ☺️

[@marcellina4270]

“Baby library 📚“ Awwwwwww 😊🥰💝

[@christinefisher9617]

I recommend audio books! Congrats 💕💕

[@seaglassjpl1467]

Dr Sam Ellis / you are about to fall in love with this beautiful baby. It is a love like no other ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dominiquefaucheus493]

I am very happy for you Dr Ellis😀you will be very soon a lovely happy mother and a new family with your husband... I wish you all the best 🙏ans take care😍❤🌹🌹🌹

[@janielongo8152]

So great to hear it is going well. I loved being pregnant too. You are lucky with your TV/digital choices. When my son was born we could not afford cable and all I had to watch when nursing at 2 am were infomercials and usually it was for adult "dating" call centers. 😳 at least by the time my daughter was born there were Oprah reruns and some other older TV shows. I was so grateful!! 😆 Wishing you and your new family the best. Raising my kids was such a joyful part of my life. You'll be a great Mom!

[@DrSamEllis]

Thank you so much! 💙

[@shawndodd7442]

Would love to know what’s in your hospital bag! ❤️. So happy your pregnancy has been so wonderful! In my first trimester with me second, and it’s rough. Lol/😢

[@kpupio1006]

I would love to see what you’re bringing in your hospital bag! Whether on here or on IG 😊

[@beatrizpr8076]

I'm definitely more nervous for you than you are 😂😅. I wish you all the best for you and the baby, above all I would say "treasure every moment" ❤️

[@margaretross1418]

I highly recommend the Good Life Project podcast with Jonathan Fields! Has the good vibes only feel in a calming, realistic and understanding way. Lots of thought provoking guests highlighting ways to live a good life. Wishing you all the best in the end of your pregnancy and beginning of your family of three!

[@DrSamEllis]

Thank you!

[@kendallstark4302]

I love Jay Shetty's podcast! It's all about mental health and his guests are experts on the subject or celebrities who talk about their mental health experiences. I've gotten a lot out of it and try to put what I've learned from them into practice. 💖

[@lisaharr1477]

Watch the Outlander series on Stars, and read the book series. It is great !

[@treyliv6227]

Could you upload a video on getting in shape for pregnancy? I need to lose about 65 lbs before getting pregnant with my second child!

[@faithbloiun7985]

Congratulations to You If you habemt seen doulas on line talking about spinning baby positions,they help w birth. I'm a mom of 4 most recently at 45 ...Helped me to learn about different induction methods as I was I ducked all 4 x..the last 2 by choice. If it happe.a w you I recommend the Foley bulb n misoprostil so you can walk around

[@Steve-Daichi-Ishimatsu]

Can you recommend me a full skincare routine for extremely sensitive, dry and dehydrated, mature skin. My main concern is fine lines and wrinkles. I am 45

[@onlyashes]

Congratulations!!! Would love to hear what's in your hospital bag. Also - during pregnancy do you recommend a physical or chemical sunscreen? (I use the elta MD clear but I'm wondering if I need to switch)

[@DrSamEllis]

Both are okay! Totally fine to stick with the one you like :) I’ve used both throughout my pregnancy.

[@marisafisher9576]

Congratulations! Wishing you the best! I am struggling with redness/broken blood vessels on my nose. I have had laser done but are they any products you recommend or home remedies? Thank you!

[@DrSamEllis]

Unfortunately once you have dilated vessels, laser or IPL is really the best intervention and products won’t help (except things like sunscreen to prevent worsening)

[@malhiya1056]

Hello Doctor, can you please suggest some good skin care products for breastfeeding. I'm beginner I don't have skin care routine which I saw your videos that's encouraged me to buy. I have stretch marks on my belly and thighs. I have very sensitive skin n dry too. Would appreciate for your advice. Thanks

[@MrMark28]

Wish you the best queen!!! Ah! Love ya so much Dr Sam! Put some Beethoven, Vivaldi and Mozart for that baby. Music is amazing and wonderful! Then later he can listen to some great heavy metal!!! ;) Man, my skin has been through it and I can only imagine how wild it’s been with you. I feel like I need a mask/peel to just reset my skin… and my life…. Hahahaha

[@kaymaceachern]

I highly recommend A Mother's Space Podcast by Kimberley Barnard! (I'm not a mother but I work in the podcast space and this one really opened my eyes to the beautiful, complex reality of motherhood and matrescense) Wishing you all the best in your final days as a preggo mama :)

[@pamelamaurer2076]

I know this is not about skin but you mentioned that you had melasma before and am hoping that it doesn’t come back. I am still struggling with upper lip melasma. What would you recomend

[@SperandioIsa]

Congrats! Podcast recommendation: Lifespan

[@HWme]

It's heartwarming to see this video. I wish you the best lol ❤️ You can listen to Shakira, I mean that way you have fun and the baby is like, "jumpy music, nice 😂😂". And well, NatGeo documentaries are great, Pixar has great movies, there must be awesome books to entertain all of you guys. Sending you lots of love. As a teenager dude son myself 😎, I wish you the best. I hope your little one, his family and close ones have great times together :D Remember him to be kind yet tenacious and strong 🤠😂 or whatever you want lol, you will do really good. P.D. Thanks family, earth & universe for being awesome ❤️😂.

[@Lovevery]

We spy Lovevery! ❤️

[@sarahays179]

One recommendation: keep a pair of bandage scissors around…baby blowouts and onesies are not always compatible. Most onesies have the extra material at the sleeves and can get pulled down to take off, but I’ve had a few moments across four kids where the onesies had to be sacrificed for the sake of my sanity 🤣

[@savannahslopez]

💕💕💕💕💕

[@annsener3378]

Dr Sam on your recent collaboration on Instagram with color science what was the shade of the sunscreen you were wearing

[@DrSamEllis]

Fair ☺️ but I often mix the fair and medium 50:50

[@annsener3378]

@@DrSamEllis and is that the color flex formulation and one other question in the ilia spf what shade sorry to be such a bother thank you so very much for answering my questions enjoy this third trimester of your pregnancy and can’t wait to see the beautiful baby God Bless you and a safe birth of your precious angel

[@DrSamEllis]

In the flex! Ilia is shade Bom bom

[@annsener3378]

Thank you so much

[@kristenstav2477]

Dr. Sam! I love your videos, can you please talk about “detoxing your armpits” a new craze where people need to stop the stink in their armpits when transitioning to a natural deodorant

[@DrSamEllis]

Ah not a thing that needs to be done!

[@karenschmoutz6785]

Advice: don’t stress over posting videos on any kind of schedule the first six months after birth. You’re going to be extremely busy and tired, and the time should be entirely devoted to the baby, yourself, and your husband. Of course you’ll eventually return to your practice also, but the social media ‘things’ can wait. Priorities should and do change when children come along-and they should. Best wishes for you all at this very special time!