OB/GYN's Advice for Postpartum After Making It Through Her First Week as New Mom

[@MiaJohnson-x4m]

Just finished reading ‘Raising Warriors: Preparing Your Children For a Godly Life’ and it really opened my eyes to some new ways of guiding my kids in their faith. Highly recommend it if you’re looking to strenghten your family’s spiritual life

[@stevencattani2697]

Soon to be papa here and researching to find out what hardships my wife may experience so I can hopefully be more helpful to her. Found this video so helpful, thank you!

[@accidentalhappy_27]

You’re awesome, Steven!

[@sheenachante]

Such a great man Steven. Congratulations on being a dad.

[@missnazstylee]

Wow! What a great husband you are! Good for you ❤️👏 she’s lucky to have you 👍

[@WatchingBadTV]

This is too cute Steven. Love this for you

[@mariealyserodriguez3667]

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[@bethanytherrell7799]

Some tips I’ve learned along the way: I’m a mom of four girls and these are my postpartum tips…. Since I’m going through the newborn days right now with a one week old, the tips are ever clear in my mind. 1. Give yourself lots of extra grace -- you just brought a tiny human into the world 🌎 🌹 2. It is A-OK to let even immediate family know that you don’t want visitors for the first few days or weeks when arriving home from the hospital 🏥- you just birthed a baby and you shouldn’t have to entertain people in your own house 🏠-- unless you just want to. But remember it’s perfectly ok to ask friends and family to wait until you get settled in at home before asking them to come over and see baby. My last baby was born a week ago and I’m just now sort of ok with visitors. 3. It is A-OK to let someone else take care of ALL the housework in those first few days/weeks after delivery… especially if you’re breastfeeding. Remember you won’t be able to do it all, just focus on taking care of yourself and your baby and delegate care for other children and housework/errands to your partner or family or friends. Your body needs plenty of rest even if It’s you’re not breastfeeding your baby. 4. DO NOT PUT YOUR NEEDS LAST… it can lead to feelings of sadness and mild postpartum depression. Take that shower 🚿 you desperately need & deserve -- so you fell Ike a human one again. (works wonders for engorgement for those breastfeeding mommas) Dry and style your hair at least once a week and put on makeup even if you’re not going anywhere. It will make you feel like an attractive human again & not just a dairy cow 🐄 (for those breastfeeding mommas). Seriously, take time for yourself…. If your baby is crying and you need to eat, EAT, then care for baby. It won’t hurt baby to wait even just a few minutes when you need sanity or some food in your belly. 5. Rest when you can. Period. If you have the chance to rest and you’re tired, REST. Don’t try to work on housework or your to do list, just listen 👂 to your body and get the rest that your body needs.

[@emilypaille8704]

I just found out I am pregnant. My first pregnancy ever and I am 5 weeks along. Thank you so much you have made me feel so OK 😂

[@JillCoxYourTitleRep]

Wanted to share a tip here for anyone expecting a baby that worked great for us (our pediatrician shared this suggestion). Instead of using baby wipes, get several sleeves of the cotton rounds, like the pads you use to wipe off makeup. Dip the small round pad into some water and use that to clean baby’s bottom. Our little guy literally NEVER got diaper rash. I feel like even the 99% water based wipes still have preservatives in them and can irritate baby’s skin. Those little cotton rounds were also just the perfect size for wiping a tiny bottom! Anyway, just wanted to share this tip because it worked great for us.

[@LucyVP]

Congrats on baby! A tip I saw from another mom with the Hakka is if it doesn’t have the suction at the bottom is to have a mug near you and put it in the mug when done with it. For me it was a lifesaver. Thought I’d share for other moms out there.

[@justineplemons7585]

Thanks! Just saved me from buying the one with the base

[@ASMRKay_]

Saw this too and thought it was so smart! No more crying over spilt milk!😉

[@bethanytherrell7799]

Thanks for the tip!!! Do you use this when your baby is nursing? I’m one week postpartum and I haven’t started using the Hakka pump yet. It’s been a LONG WEEK.

[@rainbowpandasays8851]

@@bethanytherrell7799 Yes, get a hair tie and tie it to your bra strap so that it can hold the Hakka in place and place it on the opposite boob while she feeds to catch the let down - you have to squeeze the Hakka to have the suction effect to Help catch all the let down.

[@shola7987]

Yes I've spilled milk.too many times thanks

[@deyandrethaxtonreniguntala4794]

33 weeks pregnant and preparing for labor & delivery of my first baby. Just wanted to say thank you for your vulnerability and honesty ❤️

[@MeMe-ht2hd]

Coconut 💧 water will be your friend to keep up your breastmilk

[@wallowinthehallows]

I'm 6 weeks postpartum and advice to first time mommas who plan to breastfeed--see lactation as much as you possibly can in the hospital! It's covered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) through insurance while you're admitted in as inpatient with the hospital until you're discharged and if you need support after discharge, just make sure your provider (PCP, OBGYN, or child's Pediatrician) submit pre-auth for lactation. Don't be afraid to call your insurance to see which providers and what exactly is covered. And take ALL the supplies you can from the hospital. I didn't have to spend a dime on postpartum care (except for additional sanitary pads). This beautiful and educated couple's videos have been an integral part of my and my husband's journey to parenthood. Thank you, Doctors Bjorkman!

[@Daymickey]

Thank you for this!

[@drumsR4girls]

Firm believer that there needs to be more discussion around postpartum recovery. It was SO ROUGH and I would've handled it so much better if i knew more of what to expect. And I asked all my friends for information while I was pregnant!

[@mrsbreazy7413]

Yes definitely it’s not talked about enough at all! It’s all about cute baby pictures and then we talk about baby and forget mom and her healing

[@kaywalker5810]

No freakin' kidding! I had my first baby 34 years ago, and we didn't have any KZbin videos, classes (only a class in labor), products to make things easier, and my mother couldn't remember much for some reason. It was frankly one of the hardest weeks of my life, and no one had even warned me it would be hard! Now my daughter is pregnant, and I'm getting her EVERYTHING I didn't have. I know it will be ROUGH, but I think she still has no idea. Thank you for your honesty. It would have helped me tremendously if I had even had a clue what was going to happen.

[@zen_mindset1]

You're an OBGYN that's on the other side of mommyhood. How cool is that. It's pretty awesome she has two doctor parents. How wonderful. You're very humble.

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

It has been very cool to be on the other side. Even with all of our experience we are learning so much every day, so hoping by sharing we can help others!!

[@zen_mindset1]

@@TheDoctorsBjorkman enjoy the learning process. You two make a great team.

[@c_kennedy]

I loved hearing the doctor’s perspective but from a real life stance!

[@suseq949]

I was happy that my ob/gyn had two children of her own.. and it’s great that she now has experienced childbirth.. first hand, real life knowledge.

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Glad you enjoyed. It has been fun to be on the patient side of things! Learning so much every single day.

[@luckydragon9779]

You gave birth to your baby a week ago and you're already recording a video to post KZbin? You are a wonder woman! Also, thank you for this wonderful OB/GYN/New Mom perspective on postnatal care. :)

[@PriscillaB_DIY]

One week postpartum today, this video makes me feel seen. Spot on, thank you for giving me and other postpartum moms something to relate to. Best to you and your family.

[@theresatran6691]

I’m an OB who just had my first baby as well, and I just want to tell you how Much I enjoy your channel! I can relate to so many things with you and it’s nice to know that even though we are in this profession, it’s totally different being on the other side now!

[@corgimom5626]

I am 20 weeks pregnant and feel very in the dark. I’m the first of my friends and family to have a baby. Your videos are super helpful and as you are both doctors it gives a lot of peace of mind. Thank you!

[@brittneyfleming8374]

So impressed you’re already recording a video! Great job mama-it is SO hard, but you are doing great. One thing that has helped me with breastfeeding (specifically with needing more hands to hold down baby’s arms) is to leave baby swaddled while you feed her. My girl (11w) has been so strong from day 1, and will literally brace herself against me and push away from me with her little arms, then scream because she isn’t getting fed. Leaving her swaddled takes away that problem!

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Oh great idea! I literally feel like breastfeeding requires 4 hands but Kurt can’t always be around to pull her little arm out of the way so this will be clutch. Thank you!!!

[@leslierosales2673]

I gave birth 5 days ago and had watched this before and now after, and the candor and realness of this video is amazing. Thank you. Don’t feel so alone. I’m so glad I found your page.

[@samanthameyer8541]

Thank you for putting this out so soon after delivery! Congrats!

[@mykidsaresupercute]

6 time mom having my last one. One thing I'm doing different this time around are caddies. I have a nursing cady filled with things I know I'll need while nursing, like burp rags and nursing pads, the Hakka, etc. I can take it all over the house with me or if we go somewhere, and this way I don't have to ask someone to bring those items to me. There are some really cute fabric cadies out there. I also have a bath cady so I can easily have all the bath things I need for wherever I decide to bathe her (soap, lotion, towel, etc.). Another thing is no diaper pale. I'm using the Munchkin waterproof bags that I will empty in the outdoor garbage everyday. Diaper pales are way too stinky and gross. Last tip is disposable wipes for poos and cloth wipes for pee diapers. I cut some fabric up and filled a wipe container with the damp fabric that I will wash after using. I've done this before and it saves them so much from diaper rashes.

[@blueheart6037]

Hey Docs. Please don't stop making these videos. You're wealth of knowledge is so wonderful to hear. Even just your experiences are great to hear. I know that having a new baby won't make making videos your priority, which it definitely isn't at all, but you will always have a viewer. Stay safe.

[@prayersponytails6227]

Wonderful video! Tip on Vit D for baby: if using the drops, drop on your nipple before latching baby. I’m pregnant with baby #4 and still found this video very helpful and relatable! 👍🏻

[@markeisharobinson6437]

I would LOVE to see a video on how it was having a new born and dogs. How was it adjusting? Did the dogs feel neglected? What did you do for them to coexist smoothly? Any new rules for the pets?This seems to be a reality for a lot of new moms and a huge transition but there’s not very many videos on this topic. In my opinion brining home a new baby is such a big deal when you until this point your dogs have been your “baby”.

[@richanpatel]

Thank you for putting it so natural and raw. Specially coming from OB it makes info even more valuable. Definitely command your dedication towards your KZbin channel that you guys did come on last week and even this week with updates.

[@Behen786]

You’re amazing for making a video with all these golden tips for us new moms within a week after giving birth! I’m due in a few weeks and I am so excited and getting last minute tips and tricks from you and others. I have waited for years for my baby and can’t wait. Anyone expecting here I wish you a happy and healthy and safe delivery and healthy baby!!❤️

[@JiayangLi-fu1dj]

Just went through my 1st week postpartum. This video just feels so relatable and compassionate that I almost cried. Agree with everything you said. THANK YOU ❤

[@cierraweldon43]

Thanks so much for this video! I’m 32 Weeks and my husband and I preparing for postpartum life; this was incredibly helpful.

[@brendarubio4782]

Definitely appreciate how real and transparent you were about these topics! I love how you didn’t try to glamour things up, thank you for the tips! I’m 38 weeks and can’t wait!

[@MaeLanae]

I would love to watch a video about you and Kurt reacting to your go bag video to say what you actually used and what was silly to bring! Thanks for the videos!! They’re so helpful☺️

[@lynnettehorning915]

Solid advice. I felt totally blindsided by the whole postpartum thing. I'm gonna share this with my sister who's expecting her first baby.

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@YaArktika]

Great video and useful tips. My son turned 2 weeks yesterday and video described exactly how I felt. Woman shall definitely have support during this period, my husband took time off and I can't even imagine how I would handle everything without him.

[@lariegonzalez3631]

Congratulations , so happy for the both of you. And thank you so much for opening up and telling the truth about it all. I feel like people don’t say how hard it could really be. Thanks for all the tips and sending a big warm hug.

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Thank you so much! And you are most welcome. Just trying to keep it real and be transparent. I am an OBGYN with a pediatrician husband and WE have been surprised by things. So hope to share with others so they don’t make the same mistakes lol. The hug is so appreciated. ❤️

[@natalierojas-rodriguez4723]

Congratulations! Everything you said is so accurate. I had my daughter 5 weeks ago and everything from my vagina feeling like it wanted to fall out to the excruciating nipple pain from breastfeeding is 100% true. I definitely overwhelmed myself listening to and reading about all the feeding, sleeping, etc. schedules and whatnot out there. One thing I have to say for new moms is definitely get help and don’t assume things are supposed to hurt or be a certain way. If I wouldn’t have reached out to an LC and gotten help, I would have given up on breastfeeding because my nipples were cracked open. Those first two weeks are the hardest! To you and all the new moms, we got this!!

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Congrats to you too mama!! And I can’t agree with you more. GET HELP EARLY. Breastfeeding is legit super hard sometimes, and I absolutely understand why people switch to formula. It hurts, it’s hard, it takes a long time for baby to figure it out sometimes. There are a ton of barriers to success. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and encouraging other mamas!!! Hope you and your new babe are doing great!!

[@faithharrison3755]

After a week or so if it still hurts it’s not normal- get help. Also use your finger to remove the suction from baby’s mouth it will save your nipples when you delatch. protip: cold cabbage leaves feel really good on sore breasts as they are the same shape as large breasts. The hakka can go in a cup to prevent it from being knocked over. Also consider filling your breast milk bags only the amount your baby needs in the beginning: 2ounces so that it’s easier to portion.

[@Eliszzyy]

Bless you for making this for us 1 week postpartum. I appreciate your content so much! Congratulations on baby girl!!

[@yoursoulisforever]

Writing a novel and the hero and heroine are expecting their first child. I've done a ton of research so far and I think this is the most down-to-earth video yet. Thank you so much!

[@lastexile318]

I can only imagine how much you were already dealing with 1 week pp. Thank you for still giving the time and effort into making this video. 1st time mom-to-be, due in 5 weeks. Your videos have been a great help ❤

[@lindseylegends6486]

One thing I needed to hear postpartum when I asked if I would feel like myself again was that the version I was looking for of myself had changed. Motherhood changes you. Hopefully for the better, and the person you were is still there, just a slightly different version with new priorities. It was a challenging concept to understand and I didn’t really understand until after having gone through it. One book that I will recommend to all first time moms and what will make a great baby shower gift is “Good moms have scary thoughts” by Karen Kleiman. I wish I had it right at the beginning.

[@laurenCC489]

Just requested this book at my library, thank you!

[@kaitlynheng7651]

I’m 31 weeks along and am loving your channel. Thank you so much!! And like other comments on here, you’re doing amazing, and the fact that you can even record/edit a video one week after giving birth is AMAZING! Thank you for keeping it so real for us first timers and thank you so much for creating this channel. And if you need a week off from making videos, we will all understand and be here when you get back. Hang in there mama!!!

[@annas7892]

thanks for being sooooo real!!! this is so incredibly helpful and really helps to check expectations of what is coming. Normally everyone says how wonderful it is to be pregnant but in reality the first trimester is just a survival game....

[@Mocha._kayy]

I love how real you’re being in these videos 💕. It’s helpful because there’s a lot of things we don’t know in advance when having a baby.

[@joalyng]

I struggled so much on my BF journey with my first child. I'm now 20wks with a little boy and I feel like I remember so little of the entire experience. Really appreciate this video! Thanks so much!

[@colleencaldwell7527]

Thank you for being so damn real. When you talked about tossing the baby across the room when breastfeeding.. I shed a tear because I felt the same way 😂. Also when you said the baby is needy asf...you're my spirit animal lol. We love our babies but shit! Lol..thanks for understanding and sharing. Very helpful ❤️

[@YMM1591]

Congratulations on your little one. I really appreciate this video because I am 8weeks 5 days pregnant 🤰🏻 and this will be my 4th pregnancy BUT my little one with this new baby will be 9 years apart. It’s a refreshment for me and it will help me prepare mentally.

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Congrats mama!! You are the pro here and I bet it is gonna be like riding a bike-it will all come back to you! Hope you are feeling okay, the first trimester can be rough!!

[@swedee5870]

This is great info thank you! I wanted to add that I learned recently that when a car seat is not in the car it can be too upright and a sleeping newborn can cut off his or her air supply, so if I were going to leave the newborn in a car seat for an extra few minutes inside, I would keep a good eye on the baby or make sure the car seat is leaning as far back as it does in the car.

[@legalavocado3447]

I really appreciate your forthright honest descriptions and advice! About breastfeeding: I know many moms do experience the sore nipples etc. but it's not a given. I had some problems getting daughter to latch for the first five days but she suddenly got the hang of it and we were fine after that. Never had soreness or need to lubricate my nipples with her or with our second baby. I also just wore a stretchy sports bra and pulled it down on one side to free up the boob for breast feeding so that was super-easy and inexpensive.

[@yasicantu3547]

I am so happy i came across this channel! I’m pregnant with my second baby and can totally relate to everything she is saying! I totally laughed out loud when she spoke about the first poop, and how “you want it to fall out” soooooo funny but SO TRUE! Love their content because its so REAL!

[@shahidam1030]

This video is amazing, I wish you were my OB! In less than 24 hours I am getting my induction and I’m so nervous. But your videos have lifted my spirit and gave me so much more confidence. First time mommy here and I have no idea what I’ll be doing but I will definitely follow your advice💗 Thank you!

[@rumanauddin811]

Hello and thank you for the videos- both obgyn and peds! I just wanted to add, that I was recommended by one of the postpartum nurses to file the newborn’s nails with a non metal filer instead of cutting the nails; so far it’s been helping. ☺️

[@B-ch6uk]

I would love to hear how your delivery went. Must say I have a lot of anxiety about it.

[@novias32]

Would love to second this request whenever you feel ready/if comfortable! Currently at 34 weeks and I’ve loved watching your videos throughout pregnancy (especially when I struggled with the vaccine decision!). Now my anxiety has turned to labor 😬 Also to original poster above, wishing you the best of luck and a safe delivery!

[@SaphireAngel987]

Me too. Nervous about everything basically.

[@B-ch6uk]

@@novias32 Thank you. You as well.

[@ellenvandermissen8507]

Yesss congrats! Would love to hear about your birth story!

[@FlowrBOMB]

Same here!

[@JulioMartinez-de8zd]

Thank you soooo much for this , really made me realize I’m not alone in all the breastfeeding struggles this first week 😓♥️

[@beckt6953]

Tip for sleep: Pump real quick (nothing crazy) 10 minutes and have your husband feed that to the baby while you get an extra hour or two of sleep. I did that when ever I felt I need to rest more or for those late night feedings.

[@kittyhouse1028]

Great idea, except for the Fanatical Nursing Naziis who seem to think the bottle is evil and not to be ever used or certainly not until the baby is so used to the nipple that it will never accept a bottle. There is a balance in there somewhere and sounds like you have found it! Blessings!

[@sjulliette]

When did you pump for 10 minutes? It sounds like you did it on demand. Or did you plan ahead of time?

[@beckt6953]

@@sjulliette Planned for it on the days I was on zombie mode and needed more sleep.

[@danakenyon8909]

This is what I'm planning to do too, midwife said I may still need to wake to pump, but I'm hoping it buys me another hour or 2!

[@lizcromer8366]

I love that you guys are doctor but just so real and down to earth, congrats on your bundle of joy, hope I get to take the same journey some time soon❤️❤️

[@rebekahmendoza1213]

Thank you for being so honest about how you were feeling after because it makes me think I’m not totally insane 😭

[@jennolemon]

It would be really interesting to hear what you and your husband would recommend to new parents as advice before you had your baby and whether or not you follow your advice now? Like what are the things you used to recommend that you now and find helpful and what things you find really impractical now that you have a baby of your own. Love the series!

[@candicewiggins166]

my hubby researched and decided to install a hand held sprayer on the toilet to use and I loved it for both post partum and after with baby to spray out blow out clothes

[@faithharrison3755]

smart. totally doing this!

[@TheOptimalLife]

Someone recommended putting the Haaka in a mug to catch spills and I found it super helpful!

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

BRILLIANT. Why did I not think of this? Thank you for the pro-tip!! Such a simple solution!

[@beyondsection17]

Watching this video while breastfeeding my three week old! :) Watched your videos all through my pregnancy and am enjoying them again now in the 4th trimester. Hope your family is doing well !

[@haylieguinn4760]

We use the "electric sander" style nail file for babies and it works great and is pretty cheap on amazon.

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

We shall be getting one of these! Poor kid gets to experience all our first time parent mistakes. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@haylieguinn4760]

@@TheDoctorsBjorkman I think that's just how being a first time parent works! It's such a learning curve! Another couple tips if you don't know : Onesies can be put on over their feet rather than pulling it over their head. It's especially good if they have a blowout! Always put the new diaper under the dirty one before you take it off and fold the dirty one under them (in half dirty sides together) before you wipe them, then remove it. Also munchkin change liners (I think that's what they're called) are great for everywhere. Put them on top of the nice change pad cover so you don't have to remove and clean it all the time, on the boppy because the covers don't come off to clean. They're great!

[@84amward]

crystal nail files for babies are my favorite way to deal with newborn nails! There's no way they can get hurt from them and you can find them on amazon

[@elvirasher4891]

I use electric nail file for babies with detachable heads for different ages. It’s great! You can’t hurt them. I usually cut the nails while my baby is asleep, he doesn’t even wake up. I wish I brought one for my delivery because by the time we went home, he scratched his face up.

[@StudyTwenty4Seven]

I love that you mentioned a nipple care routine, I've breastfed 3 kids and never thought about a nipple care routine until now lol

[@cluflu5831]

Congratulations on your baby! Mine is 2 weeks old and he's my second 😊 for the Haakaa to be even safer and probably easier too is to put it in a mug so it doesn't tip over!

[@magdalenajasiunaite2430]

Super useful - Thank you for taking time to record this. That is something your mum should of tell you - but she didn't know.

[@Nayero26]

I installed a bidet hose in my bathroom and the peri bottle in only for the hospital. I'm from the Caribbean we also do a detoil soak at the hospital and week after to speed up healing and keep things clean down there. And get the baby nail file 👍🏼😊

[@shabanafelix449]

I know about the detol but wasn't sure what it was for

[@lovelyliving1436]

Thank you so much for the tips Dr. Bjorkman and congratulations on your sweet little girl! 💕I am only 3 weeks from having my first little one and have been feeling a little anxious of everything that is to come. But knowledge is power and being informed has eased my anxiety. I have been following you throughout my whole pregnancy and you have helped me a lot!

[@katiewatts8046]

Literally laughed out loud about the postpartum poop 😂 (mom of 2yo here). Also loooved the Huckleberry app!! Congratulations on baby’s arrival!!!

[@charlottecapone2425]

This is so raw and real, thank you!!! Absolutely love your perspective, it's made me less anxious going into my third trimester!

[@esteeashbridge500]

Thankyou SO much Dr Sarah B for taking time out of this chaotic period in your life to make this video. It's fantastic!! I will be a first time mum in the weeks ahead and this was so informative and particularly useful. I really walked away with alot of tips and definitely feel now like I have some idea of what to do, buy and prepare for. I've actually shared this link with my brother's girlfriend who is 2 weeks behind me (pregnancy wise) in the hopes it will help her too. Thanks again!

[@kristawetzel4001]

Ugh the best videos come from the moms that are going through it rn! I just had my baby 5 days ago and things are rrrrrough! This is baby #1. The whole “youll get it when you have kids..” thing ive always heard alllllllll makes sense! This is hard. And yes the gravity on your privates is so hard to deal with while running around doing laundry. I threw the whole “keep a log” thing out the damn window. Trying to stay on a routine is impossible lol. For first time moms, feed with in 4hrs. Listen to your instinct and your baby. If your baby is still hungry FEED THEM MORE lol quit screwin around wasting time trying to console. Feed them till their little Dracula claws relax! Get out the gas and burp n back to bed! I ran and grabbed some gas meds at walgreens and its already helped! Baby peeing out the diapers? Get bigger ones! I broke down n bought pee pads bc everytime we layed the baby down he peed a river! Every room was ground zero yesterday! Were first time parents, were learning, were tired 😅

[@heaterhorse411]

Wanted to add you can take your own pads and MAKE your own padsiccles. Buy some aloe for sunburn and some non alcohol witch hazel and add some of your essential oils like lavender etc mix is all together and put it on your pad. Also the nail clippers I found a pair that had a built in flashlight and it is SOOO helpful!!! I never heard of the dermaplast but much obliged on the idea! I personally like to refill my peri bottles everytime with warm water made a life of a difference for me! In regards to breastfeeding highly recommend coconut oil!!! I recommend finding a lactation consultant before the baby reaching out to a le Leche league or a breastfeeding peer counselor! It should NOT hurt! My daughter personally didn't latch at all because of a tongue and lip tie and a shoulder dystocia and I also have milk duct dysmorphia which I definitely felt like the IBCLC in the hospital failed me.... I wound up on a pump before being discharged because she wouldn't latch and her bilirubin was going up I said "I dont think I have the right size flange" and she said "most people are a 25mm or a 28mm" left the room and never asked about it again. Took me over 2 months and a lot of money to find out why my nipples were winding up 3/4 of the way down the flange regardless of the size flange I had bigger or smaller. I really enjoyed this video and all the recommendations I am due 12/10/22 and my oldest is 3 years.... Hope all is well with you and your family!

[@Mary-ei2nj]

Saving this video to rewatch in 7 months!

[@TeamBensonHomestead]

First congrats second bless you. This video was so realistic lol, thank you for being real and honest because that is how people learn. I could tell you were trying not to be like WTH but having a baby is kinda like WTH lol. You are going to be an amazing mom.

[@oldschoolchica83]

I just found your videos. Thank You so much! I'm 6 weeks pp with my 2nd baby and found this video helpful. It's not been easy.. I'm an older mom (38) and had a hard pregnancy, a hard delivery. My baby was born not breathing, low heart rate, low blood sugar, bruised black and blue all over her entire body because she got stuck in the birth canal. She ended up with severe jaundice. Was in the hospital for 6 days. Little babe is good now except she has diarrhea. But I think that's due to my diet change.i had pre-eclampsia pretty bad. 3 weeks after she was born I found out I have severe pancreatitis, gastritis, and some other issues. Last week I was in the hospital for 4 days and had to have a polyp removed out of my stomach, and gallbladder surgery. I also have a 2.5 year old who keeps us on our toes.. there is no rest at all! But I'm home with my babies and also lost 43 lbs since having the baby!! Having to eat healthy for your life will do that! I absolutely love your videos!

[@panlantaw]

Praying to God is the best tip for depression.

[@mandajoy806]

Congratulations! I can’t wait to meet my little boy at the end of October ❤️

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Congratulations mama!! I am so excited for you to meet him too! Do you have a name for him?

[@anguievides8728]

I love that just because you're doctors and make more than most you don't justify expensive items just for the hell of it. To say you got the safety first nail clipper because it was $2 vs Fridamom for $12 and saying it's ridiculous is such a breath of fresh air. I keep seeing "it's a bit pricey but..." It makes me rethink how much I'm willing to spend on somethings too and really go "do I NEED this?"

[@valeriagonzalez8321]

Thank you so much for posting this. I really wanted to watch this because I have been thinking a lot about what I might feel like physically and emotionally postpartum. I'm wondering about people who will want to see the baby and when I'll be ready for that because my husband insists that a day after I get discharged from the hospital, he wants to let his family have a gathering and see us. I just don't think I'll be up for it knowing myself and thinking about the condition my body will be in. My husband says that it should be a celebration and he doesn't want to make our families wait to see our baby. I get his point but we are not on anyone else's time but ours. I don't care about pleasing anyone until I feel like we should go and show off our baby. Ugh, I don't know what to do.

[@fentonquandt4155]

You should definitely try talking to him again. "Celebration" can wait, baby ain't going anywhere. He should he more supportive and understand what you're about to go through. Have you ever showed him a video of how birthing looks like and what you and baby will go through? I'm glad I talked with my husband about this before hand. So far I'm 35 weeks and no one knows. I decided to keep our pregnancy to ourselves because I didn't want any family to be calling nor visiting because of the baby. I already have enough going on with this pregnancy to also have to deal with people that I don't want to deal with at the moment. When baby is born I want to have plenty of time to be alone with baby and husband while I heal and bond with both. I don't wanna be nursing baby or taking a nap and suddenly have a bunch of people knocking on my door to "celebrate". I know all I'll want is to chill out and be alone with baby and husband. When I'm done healing and I feel like it, I'll let others know that we had a baby. So far only 2 people know and they've managed to drive me up the wall asking every other day "when baby's coming?" as if I have ordered baby from Amazon or something. And that's only 2 people, I don't want to imagine if it were the whole family. What a nightmare! Hope you're able to talk to your husband and may he understand your concern and respect your feelings/wishes. Good luck!

[@christalnoel]

I love early postpartum Sarah! So much realness!

[@mrunal8598]

Simple tip i was given for new born nails- mom can just lightly trim the baby's nails with her own teeth. Our lips are so sensitive, it helps trim the nails without any harm to the child. Tried it. Very safe n easy.

[@lisaherron2423]

Only a week post partum, holy smokes! Thanks for taking the time to Vlog for us :).

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

You are most welcome!! It’s been quite the learning curve so just wanted to share while it was fresh!

[@lisaherron2423]

@@TheDoctorsBjorkman yes it is. Thank you for sharing that even yourselves as physicians are on that curve too.. helps normalize how demanding the fourth trimester can be on all new parents. As a second time mom, I can confidently say, things that are hard now will get better!

[@carolinec8852]

Thank you for truly speaking to the difficulty of breastfeeding. I'm pregnant with #2 & wish I had your video for #1. Brilliant truths. Thank you, & brava!!

[@Constantina.Valenti]

I'm just over 32 weeks pregnant, and your videos have been such a help. I've made a list to annoy my doctor who is providing the maternity care, but I'm finding myself frustrated over the fact they don't take my concerns to heart. I've had nineteen broken vertebrae, so I'm worried that due to how messed up my back is, that I won't be able to deliver the old fashioned way, but they are so dismissive over the idea. Ugh, anyway, that's enough of my sob story, but thank you so much for these videos.

[@mohdasa-di4sx]

So real! Extremely helpfull as I am going through my journey. As you said “ hang in there”

[@AnnaCorleone]

This might sound odd, but the first week pp I peed in the shower while I let lukewarm water rinse down from my belly button. I also startet to gently massage the vulva area and whole bottom area with a free from all shower gel (no perfume, no parabens and so on) while in the shower and it felt so good. Like a sore muscle getting a massage. But really gentle and it also helped clean the clutter from the lochia.

[@bepic7116]

Congrats to you both! Your advice was so helpful and real. I’m here adding everything you used to my baby registry 😄

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Just don’t get the clippers 😂 Congrats to you on your baby!! So glad you are finding the videos helpful!!

[@lesliewilliams7889]

I love this, thanks. It's been fun following your journey while preparing for mine. Now 2 weeks postpartum and loving your honest video ♡

[@martha1255]

Having my baby boy in 6 weeks. This video helped me so much. Thank you!

[@Arilovesearth]

Such a helpful and informative video! I love this channel.

[@nisiajay3713]

Trying to wrap myself is a struggle. Yaas, THANK YOU for mentioning the burp struggle. I'm so glad I came across this video.

[@maddieblei]

Thank you so much for creating this channel. Been the most helpful and has given me the most confidence so far in preparation for becoming a new mom!

[@ashlieleavelle]

So happy for you! Tomorrow we find out the gender of our first baby! I can hardly stand the wait!!!!!!! My Obgyn is going to think I have preeclampsia tomorrow. Lol I am so excited and anxious!!!!!!!!

[@kelbyanne9650]

Hey congrats!! I just found out we are having a little baby girl 😁 have you found out yet??

[@ashlieleavelle]

@@kelbyanne9650 YES!!!! Baby girl!

[@kelbyanne9650]

@@ashlieleavelle congratulations!!! 😊

[@ashlieleavelle]

@@kelbyanne9650 thank you!!!!

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

I saw from the comments BABY GIRL!! Congrats mama and welcome to the girl mom club!!! Hope you are feeling great. Cannot wait for you to meet her!

[@manalalqahtani7587]

I've never watched/heard someone on KZbin for this long, and actually enjoying what I'm hearing, thank you it's very helpful video, you talked almost about everything i was worried about 👌😁 God bless you and your family 💕

[@jamiemiller8850]

You are so graceful, best wishes to you in this beautiful but hard time in life

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

That is so kind, thank you Jamie. A beautiful but hard time captures this season perfectly. Thank you for being here with us!

[@ashleymiranda6156]

This was so informative I’m 21 and about to have my baby in June, thank you for this real advice !! Good luck with your babe ❤️

[@AR-xs6qk]

Congrats on your new bundle of joy! Thanks for being so honest and real! Still on the TTC journey and grateful to hear the truth especially coming from an OB.

[@eileen58]

About the feeding thing, I told my husband one of his main jobs when we have a kid is to make sure that I'm eating food. I did a baby project in high school where we had a fake baby for 24 hours (this one actually cried) and I didn't eat anything for the whole 24 hours. I was just focused on taking care of the baby.

[@bookskywalker8173]

This is amazing. All of your videos are preparing me for becoming a first time mom & I honestly appreciate your content so much. Thank you

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

You are so welcome! Motherhood is truly awesome but it is so much work and learning on the job. Just happy to share some of the things I learned to hopefully help other mamas and normalize the experience. Congrats on your pregnancy and thanks for being here with us!! Hope pregnancy has been good to you so far.

[@5464916]

Thank you❤️ My tip is in regards to burping post feeding - every baby is different, and while some don’t benefit from burping others most certainly do. My baby girl is so uncomfortable if not held upright for a bit after feeding, as soon as she makes a big burp - she snoozes away and sleeps so well.

[@annas7892]

useful to know! thanks!

[@danaoanatambaloiu6477]

Omg I just found you... 32 weeks in for me so it's great to watch your videos Love from Italy

[@kiwifruitmonster]

As a mom to 2 now (6 weeks and 2 years), my recommendation with regard to trackers is DO NOT USE THEM if you have anxiety or depression. I was feeding the trackers when I thought I was giving myself piece of mind, and in hindsight I would have sought help with my baby’s latch/suspected ties. She nursed enthusiastically and it looked good, but her weight gain was slow. #2 is gaining beautifully, there’s zero pain when nursing (after the first couple of days), and I haven’t used any tracking system. I just know it’s been less than 3 hours since she last started nursing

[@rachael0687]

Hey mama! I am on my fourth baby and just discovered that some (not all!!) vitamin D drops are formulated so that you can simply put a drop on your nipple right before baby latches, and voila, supplemention complete! I use the Nordic Naturals brand drops. Wish I’d have known this the first time!

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

That is awesome. Thank you so much for this tip and brand recommendation. Sounds simple and quick...which is essential. Congrats to you on baby #4. You must be an actual superwoman, cause this ONE is keeping me busyyyyyy.

[@celianegrete9898]

Once you start working on your pelvic floor if you can talk about how to strengthen your pelvic floor or help with recovery. Thank you for all you do and taking us along this journey with you guys ☺☺

[@thayouth]

Thanks for this video, Sarah! It's somehow really reassuring that an OB/GYN goes through the same struggles as any other new mom. Would you say that this experience also affects your job? Any things that you see differently now or do differently? Just curious to know.