How Will Being Pregnant Affect Residency? | Q&A with Stan

[@royjohnson9043]

"I didn't go to medical school because I wanted to have a family" they said...."I wanted to have a good work life balance" they said. Yet here you are, doing both...during medical school and again through residency. You are an inspiration

[@rakimd5461]

This goes to show that people who want to be doctors don’t have to wait years and years because they feel like they don’t have time love this !❤️

[@drjennale]

Starting family in medicine has definitely become more common but no where near the norm. I hope to continue change society’s views 👍🏼

[@shannonjohnson4314]

They make me happy to see young doctors can have a career in medicine and still have a family.

[@carolouann]

Stan is a great guy!

[@drjennale]

That’s what I keep hearing 😍

[@lelabb4110]

Stan smiling, yeah!

[@ronishagardner527]

This is probably the first video I've come across that has really put things into perspective. It's this stigma that doctors don't have a life.. of course you know that, but you are living proof that anything is literally possible. I really needed to see this. I've had these hidden fears of growing old n lonely because of my career choice. Lol, Sounds crazy right? You guys are amazing! Continue to support one another and everything will be just fine. Very inspirational ❤

[@coopersims5710]

Ronisha Gardner I’ve had the same thoughts! That I’ll just be one of those people that only has time for work and not a family! Please come check out my channel as a high school sophomore vlogging my path from PreMed to becoming a Licensed Physician!!

[@DrAdnan]

I like how open and honest this was 👏

[@elizabethperez1322]

I used to watch you all the time & I stopped because nursing school started to kick my ass, but I have this week off from school & decided to catch up... I’m literally so shook that you’re pregnant & SOOOO happy for you 😘 you’re such a badass/kickass mom/wife! I missed your pretty face, sending you positive vibes & strength!!

[@drjennale]

Thanks girl 🥰

[@kimlundeen5000]

I’m excited for you guys!! I’m an MS2 and 25 weeks along with my first. Love seeing other women not putting off families just because others have told them to.

[@drjennale]

Congratulations!!! How exciting

[@elenid.7243]

you are SUCH a queen!

[@drjennale]

👸🏻❤️

[@singwings]

Congrats on your new baby! It’s such a pleasure to see people speaking about this conundrum of how to have a family even though upper level professions degrees & careers take longer to get started and women are waiting later and later to have a baby so they can get through their education.

[@valleygirlgg]

I live in Wa. state too..south end of Seat. How cool that you and your hubby and having babies and that you are also going to med school. You go right ahead and have as many kids as you want and show how women do it. Woman power lol! It's refreshing to see medicine get out of the fuddy duddy faze of medicine that I grew up with and into young and refreshing nice ppl like you guys are. Wishing you the best during your pregnancy with as little sickness as possible. It's a girl!

[@julijanakizivat2666]

In Croatia there is 1 year of paid maternity leave, first 6 months full salary and the other 6 months you get about 400 $. But that is the only positive thing in our country LOL

[@americahernandez8700]

Jenny you aren't alone in how you felt about being pregnant I also had a similar experience. Thank you for being so honest about your experience, it's so refreshing to hear such honesty.

[@drjennale]

I’m grateful to have this community ❤️

[@jessicazbikowski7946]

I am 24 weeks pregnant with my second! I started following you when Wyatt was born because my first son was born just a few days before him. I have loved following your family. You have really inspired me with your work ethic. I am a DPT and my husband is a stay at home dad right now. On my hardest days I know I’m not alone! I’m so exited you are pregnant again with me!!! 😊

[@drjennale]

Ahhh!!!! That’s so exciting!! Is your son talking much yet?

[@jessicazbikowski7946]

Jenny Le not much. He says more and more each week but I feel like he may be a bit behind compared to his peers. He gets so frustrated when he don’t understand what he wants but he is trying so hard!

[@drjennale]

That’s what I’m worried about too. Wyatt doesn’t talk much yet. He understands a lot, just speech is not there yet. I’ve been told boys are just slower

[@Mariahsmalls11]

You are glowing Jenny!! ❤️ Congrats again!

[@drjennale]

My skin is finally coming back ... it was a hot mess the last few months 😭

[@Mariahsmalls11]

Oh goodness, well let’s be thankful for good skin 😂 you look great!

[@iselaalday]

Omg Congratulations! I missed that video of your announcement 😭😭

[@drjennale]

Thank you!! We’re really excited to announce earlier in the pregnancy this time ❤️

[@surgicaltechleader9068]

Me too I now have to go back and watch

[@sparklyyredshoes]

Hey, your videos are super motivating and you're living the life I hope to also have soon (residency, marriage, kids)! I hope you remind yourself how much of a badass you are!

[@drjennale]

Don’t feel so bad ass when you’re walking through life half asleep at times. But I have amazing people like you guys who remind me all the time when I’m hard on myself. So thank you ❤️

[@IramAlam94]

Stan is a great husband and father. Congratulations to both of you. 😊😊😊

[@drjennale]

#teamstan 😍

[@christinetorres9237]

Your mental strength is such an inspiration to me. I personally have a dream of becoming a registered nurse but have always felt discouraged because of the fear of family balance considering I have a 7 month old and want another baby close in age within the next couple years but you went through an even tougher process for your career and you make it look easy. Thank you for sharing your journey💓You’re the real Wonder Woman!

[@pauleychitkuer9631]

Stan seems really calm person to hang around with.

[@dREAMwShan]

Congrats again!!!! Im a non traditional (AKA older LOL) medical student, in my 2nd year and im pregnant, definitely a different experience, LOL, good luck to you as a resident going through pregnancy!!!

[@A.Janellie]

dREAM w/Shan Congratulations!!! I wish you the very best accomplishing your goals and I hope you have a wonderful pregnancy, birth and a happy, healthy, beautiful baby. Good luck to you!

[@dREAMwShan]

AuDRaJaNeLLe 😊 Thanks so much!!!

[@dancingwiththedocs134]

Congrats again! Congrats to all the others here who are expecting as well! I'm excited to watch and "be a part" of your journey. Team girl for me!! :)

[@drjennale]

Everyone has been team girl so far! If it is a girl, Wyatt is going to help raise her like a tomboy 😂

[@dancingwiththedocs134]

I only say team girl because symptom wise you’re very much like mine. I craved sweets and fruit with my girls, but had different cravings throughout my pregnancy with my son. But also, just wishful thinking. Lol!

[@ellamarosvari2951]

You are such an inspiration Jenny! I hope this pregnancy goes smooth for you & baby is healthy as can be💖

[@drjennale]

Thank you ❤️ that’s all we can pray for

[@katherinevalentin3438]

Hello I would like to hear from you what birth control you use and recommend as a doctor? I would also like to hear you input about circumsicion as a mom to a son and a medical professional. Love you from Denver!!

[@ada.solori0]

I’m so excited for you guys!! Can’t believe another baby will be joining your little fam bam 💓

[@drjennale]

I can’t believe it either!!

[@dhamada2518]

Congratulations!! Can’t wait to see your sweet boy as a big brother!❤️

[@izabellan357]

Congrats to you and Stan!

[@margheritabugiani9503]

Congratulations!! I'm sure you'll be a great second-time mamma!!!

[@blessthismess4750]

Jenny were you married when u were expecting your first child or was it an unplanned pregnancy? How did you feel when you realized you were expecting? Did you feel discouraged to continue Med School?

[@drjennale]

We were married when we were pregnant with Wyatt. We were actively trying but it still came as a shock because I will still bleeding during my entire first trimester. I don’t think being pregnant discouraged me at all from continuing medical school.

[@blessthismess4750]

Thanks for responding!

[@NeselleFNardo]

Hi Jenny! I’ve been a longtime viewer of your videos & I just wanted to say that you and your family truly inspire me that it is possible to achieve my dream of becoming a physician while still being a young mom. In your opinion, is it ideal to be pregnant and have a baby before medical school? I’m Pre-Med right now but I’m taking a break after I graduate to plan my wedding & then I will do a Post-Bacc program to further enhance my academic resume for med school apps. Thank you again! ❤️

[@drjennale]

I think this depends if you have help or not. The first two years of medical school I would say is the hardest and determines what speciality you will go into based on your board score. Not saying that you can’t do well and be a mom, it is just harder for me to be away from my family that much. I personally have to study a lot more than other people to retain information.

[@karolreyes2372]

@@drjennale I will have a gap year (more like 6-7 months) before med school and plan on having a baby then. I do have a good support system. Do you think being pregnant for medschool interviews would reduce my chances? Or make life harder vs waiting longer? I am non-traditional student so slightly older than my peeps

[@drjennale]

My personal view is that you should not have to wait to start a family while pursuing your career in medicine. You just have to show the interviewers that you are confident, you have the topic a lot of thought, and that you have a plan on how to raise the child while going through medical training.

[@karolreyes2372]

@@drjennale thanks for the reply! My husband and I have thought about it for quite a while so we just keep waiting for the right time. I just worry about our chosen time!

[@01Natalcia01]

Can't you just have a break till labor? In Poland when woman is pregnant she can have a break from job since the beginning of pregnancy ( even from 10 weeks till labor ). Are you going to work till labor and then have a month off with newborn? That's very shocking.

[@drjennale]

Yes! America is very shocking. The extra month that I am choosing to to maternity leave will also be UNPAID!

[@lisak7380]

Most women in America work until they deliver the baby unless it is a high risk pregnancy.

[@drjennale]

I’m hoping to be able to work right until my water breaks or I go into labor lol

[@01Natalcia01]

@@drjennale Aren't you worried that you work at the riskful job? You're meeting so many sick people everyday. Anyway I hope for your really good and healthy pregnancy :D :*

[@drjennale]

I also have an almost 2 year old who goes to daycare. He brings home the most germs! But practicing good hand hygiene is key. I feel like Stan has gotten sick more than I do.

[@nikkyuong6793]

We love matching couple... and congrats again. You look very happy and lively

[@drjennale]

Just hope that continues through the rest of my pregnancy 😭

[@AndrewChapters]

Hi Jenny , Just wondering about the Doppler machine that you have used at home to check baby's heart beats , how early in pregnancy can that be used to check ???

[@drjennale]

Sometimes baby’s heart beat can be hard to find when you haven’t used the Doppler much - which can bring on more anxiety. You can try around 10-12 weeks.

[@AndrewChapters]

Jenny Le Thank you for the info will keep that in mind , good to know 😊👍

[@sam33naR]

Love this video! Also, I know maternity leaves differ for different residency locations, so do you have any recommendations for questions to ask regarding this during residency interviews? Thanks so much

[@drjennale]

They usually disclose on their website. But usually I like to ask if other residents have families or plan to start a family during their residency. You can tell based on answers which programs are supportive while other not so much.

[@gisellgonzalez9410]

I found out I was pregnant 3 days after I signed my 3 year nurse residency contract, I'm nervous

[@sunnyyyyyyyy01]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😻❤️❤️❤️ so excited for you

[@pommesetcerises2714]

You’re such an inspiration 😍😍

[@drjennale]

Thank you so much for the support ❤️

[@santaramartin]

How adorable is Stan ! I love you guys

[@drjennale]

He’s a big teddy bear 🐻

[@margaritas8485]

Congratulations Jenny and Stan❤️❤️❤️ hope you will do great on this pregnancy, you are such an inspiration for many people ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sauceda122410]

So happy for you both! Hoping for a girl this time! I go for my csection on the 31st of this month! This will be my 3rd girl! Praying for a healthy pregnancy and baby❤

[@drjennale]

Congratulations!! How old are your other two? Wishing you an uncomplicated delivery and a smooth recovery!

[@namelessnelly]

Congrats doc...quick question. Do you take the vitafusion gummy prenatals along with your iron containing prenatals - or just sticking to one? Also I noticed that the vitafusion prenatals does not have adequate amount of folic acid - is that ok?

[@drjennale]

I would always check the vitamin has enough folic acid. That’s the whole point of taking a prenatal vitamin. The folic acid helps prevent neural tube defects. I switch back and forth between the gummy’s and the tablets with iron. Iron is better absorbed when you take it every other day anyways.

[@namelessnelly]

@@drjennale thank you so much!

[@such6492]

Congrats, I guess a question that I have had since previous videos is with two kids and a demanding career you guys are okay prioritizing the work and kids first, then you s/o based on the days you have off, and then other friends outside of work or are those friends not really kept in touch with? Also how do you maintain research too as a resident? My bad about all these questions.

[@drjennale]

That’s a good question! We try to throw get togethers at our house so we can still see our friends at the same time the kids can still be comfortable. We also find that we’re making more friends who have kids because there’s an instant understanding and plus play dates! There’s obviously those friends who don’t have kids and would rather go out to bars/clubs and we just don’t see them as often. My residency requires us to do quality improvement projects and research in order to graduate. To be honest, I’m not super excited about research so I do the bare minimum lol.

[@IP1995IP]

Would stress in anyway harm a pregnancy during medical school or residency? I understand that you might have had to stay up a few extra hours with Wyatt, or sleep less, due to medical school or residency demand, or did you make sure to factor in 8 hours of sleep etc? Just an odd question i've always had on my head.

[@pixiewinxviera]

I admire you and your husband's hustle. I want you to prosper! What so you think about the reddits and forums pertaining to premedical and medicine applications?

[@drjennale]

Ooooo I haven’t been on them for a while so I can’t make an accurate comment. What are they saying?

[@pixiewinxviera]

@@drjennale Harder to get in, more adcoms and some positivity. Do residents frequent these types of forums?

[@drjennale]

It is true medical school is hard to get into. I would speak for myself by saying residents are probably too busy too frequent these sites

[@pixiewinxviera]

@@drjennale Oh, that's good. I'm wondering about how emotions are balanced being an doctor, especially if you're hyper/highly emotional person?

[@crystalrinkel1378]

My son is a few months younger than Wyatt and I'm currently 14 weeks pregnant. He always jumps on me too! When I ask him where the baby is he rubs my belly and then his belly. So I'm pretty sure he thinks everyone has babies in their belly!

[@rekilagarcia]

so happy for you both 💓💓

[@drjennale]

Thank you 👩🏻‍⚕️👴🏻❤️

[@katelynm.haberkorn1693]

What are you doing for the nausea ?

[@Dahliawoman]

Yea Stan. Good to hear from you!

[@annnguyenvu]

Omg 16 weeks, your due around the same or after me. Can't wait. It sucks that American only give you such a small amount of time off with a new born but glad Stan is home with baby.

[@drjennale]

I technically only have 3 weeks paid leave. The additional month I’m taking off is unpaid 😭

[@annnguyenvu]

I'm Australia we get 1 year maternity leave which is unpaid for 8 months and 4 months paid buy the government or your employer.

[@drjennale]

That sounds amazing

[@Shaunie09]

OMG pregnancy looks great on you 😌

[@gizanglyer5299]

how do you deal with sleep deprivation?

[@drjennale]

Coffee, naps, and making it for it on days off. You’d be surprised when your body is capable of. I was watching old “24 hour in a day” videos where Wyatt was younger and still waking up in the night to nurse ... I’m like shit! How the heck did I do that?! But at the time it didn’t seem so bad.

[@mskrystinalexis]

Thanks for mentioning how the midwifery practice won’t take you until you’re ten weeks. From my understanding, OBGYNs will take you as soon as you think you’re pregnant or you have a positive home pregnancy test. This confirms OBGYN as a more perfect fit for me career wise. As a doula/premed student, the doppler is an excellent idea to have on hand in my doula bag. Congrats again you two!

[@drjennale]

The midwifes were under the OBGYNs. So both didn’t take me until I was 10 weeks. The family medicine group took patients right when they had positive home pregnancy test but they were all my preceptors lol

[@drjennale]

I believe this just depends on location specific facility policies.

[@kelly1827]

None of the OBs in this area see pregnant patients before 10 weeks unless there is a specific issue.

[@tinyt79]

Do you feel that child bearing age female GPs not work as much? i feel sometimes it is harder to get an appointment with them. They may spend more time with their baby/child. i know my GP worked less since becoming a mom.

[@drjennale]

I think that’s a personal choice. I personally would want to work part time to spend more time with my family.

[@cwpop2011]

WTF lol why don’t OBs tell their patients they can prescribe prenatal w/iron. I’m at 36 weeks and could have save some coins lol.

[@drjennale]

Yes!! Seriously! I actually didn’t realize it until some of my patients told me that it was covered if I prescribed it lol

[@cwpop2011]

@@drjennale When I heard you say there's an optional 3 months off (depending on your residency program), I told my partner "Welp babe, looks like baby #2 won't be happening until residency" lol. I'm currently pregnant and in MS2. Thanks for sharing.

[@drjennale]

Being pregnant during MS4 was the best!! I had all chill rotations and my school had a “new born elective” where I just took 6 weeks off. Just giving you ideas if you don’t want to wait till residency for baby #2 😉

[@cwpop2011]

@@drjennale I'm not telling him that lol. 1st and 2nd trimester and balancing lectures was tough.

[@drjennale]

Lectures in general is tough. It gets much easier when you start rotations. Almost there!!

[@katelynm.haberkorn1693]

Did you say Vitamin B complex helps with nausea ?

[@drjennale]

Yes. I’d take 50 mg of B 6 complex. Don’t take more than 200 mg a day. Foods like ginger have natural B6. I would also try to eat small frequent meals.

[@katelynm.haberkorn1693]

Jenny Le thank you so much!

[@garydomaz1849]

Jesus Christ Wyatt is Stan’s TWIN!

[@jandres725]

Congratulations!!

[@marissaboone9630]

Rairly comment on anyone’s videos 🙇🏼‍♀️ but I feel like I need to say that I absolutely love your videos!!!! This was a great 20min!!!lol. Keep up the great work on making content and allowing us on this journey with you, Stan & Wyatt!😍😍😍😍😍💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@marissaboone9630]

Yesss and love videos when you include your husband and what he thinks too!!!!!!😍

[@drjennale]

Yay!! Hopefully you will be seeing lots more of him in our pregnancy vlogs

[@nisaibrahim1689]

I wish the baby will be healthy 💖 you can do thisss supermom!

[@drjennale]

I think that’s become my new nickname - Supermom. ❤️ Thank you!

[@melfitness1735]

Congrats am so happy for you.

[@drjennale]

Thank you! We are so happy! And excited ... and scared lol

[@melfitness1735]

Am so excite to see you family grow. Am a second med student and am excited to see that it is possible to be a doctor and still be a great mom. Ur definitely an amazing role model.

[@thesun9796]

hi, how old were you, when you started med school?

[@drjennale]

24

[@Loveduhmusic]

Make a video of how hard it is while in med school being married. Loving the videos btw👍

[@drjennale]

It was fairly simple for us. But we did long distance in medical school so I don’t know if that makes a difference.

[@princesschi7689]

It's just like having a relationship

[@bbyrose6380]

Wait so will there be a move to California for more help or that hasn’t been in motion yet btw how old are you again if you don’t mind me asking

[@drjennale]

No move any time soon. Still another 1.5 years until I finish residency. Plus we might stay in Washington to pay off school loans just because the tax is ridiculous in Cali. I’m 29!

[@bbyrose6380]

Jenny Le aw okay I like you guys better in Washington anyways ❤️ and wow 29

[@WorldsofAnne]

Congrats!!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 stan “so it must be a girl😂”

[@drjennale]

That’s man logic. The he’s going to tell me “I told you! I knew it” if baby actually is a girl lol

[@lillab4823]

Is Stan Wyatt’s biological father

[@drjennale]

Yes

[@lillab4823]

Jenny Le when are you due jenny

[@drjennale]

Early July

[@surgicaltechleader9068]

Congratulations

[@drjennale]

Thank you!

[@wajihaali7910]

Many Many Congrajulations

[@drjennale]

So thankful for you all ❤️

[@rebrain9257]

Congratulations doc I'm sure you'll manage pregnancy, residency, very. Well and yeah you need your husband to be beside you... support & motivate you Gonna be tough but not impossible ^^ ♡

[@drjennale]

As they say - it takes a village. I don’t expect to do it alone ❤️

[@shelly7160]

What does your husband do for a living?

[@drjennale]

He’s a realtor

[@lauracabrera8257]

Please do a gender reveal party/video for us!

[@drjennale]

Yes!! That sounds so fun

[@KayKrazie]

That baby heartbeat machine reminds me of those crazy ladies on dr. Phil. Phantom pregnancy. I think that machine will stress a mother out more than just going to the doctor.

[@Pathologymadesimple]

Pregnancy topics make me very uncomfortable 😧not sure why

[@shelly7160]

Varsha Scooby aren’t you a doctor??

[@Pathologymadesimple]

Not like that but you know earth is over populated with too many humans so I feel uncomfortable that way. Not medically.

[@skywonderly1768]

You’re a beautiful mama!!! Congratulations 🎉🎈 I hope it’s a girl or a boy haha 🤣

[@drjennale]

I have the same feelings!! 😂

[@jenniekim1294]

Stan is awesome awwwww

[@drjennale]

I’m very luck 👴🏻❤️