Flying, Coffee, Dyeing Your Hair, and More: OBGYN Busts Myths About Pregnancy

[@jaynasimon1284]

I’m currently 19 weeks pregnant, thankfully my husband was not in the room for the cat litter debunking! I’m gunna let him continue with litter box duties throughout my pregnancy 😉

[@bernadistrito7501]

omg that's so funny! i was thinking the same thing. Will definitely not show him video

[@alyssamarie1091]

I just stopped the video and will watch later thanks to you lol

[@newp848]

In the Netflix show Midnight Mass, the pregnant character explains that's a myth. I was peering over at my husband hoping he wasn't paying attention (he was not) lol

[@Lildickbleed]

Omg sameeeee girl! we are OFF 👏🏻THE 👏🏻 HOOK 👏🏻 for the year 😂

[@vaniafarmar5281]

SAME

[@loganmomable]

I am a RN with a masters in high risk perinatal nursing now retired from a 35 year career in the field including back in the day childbirth education classes. I have just recently found your channel. You two are wonderful educators - very engaging evidence based transparent and thoughtful. Just wanted to say well done and thank you! As well as extending best wishes to you and the growing family!

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@ebonewashington]

How Encouraging, GOD BLESS!!!

[@sabrinarojas4796]

I'm so happy I found you guys! I'm 43 years old and pregnant for the first time. I'm 9 weeks and feel amazing, I had doubts about dying my hair, exercising, having sex, etc. Thanks for all the info!

[@kiki-90]

I'm 7 weeks pregnant, and I was watching all your old videos back in 2020. I had no idea you're pregnant with baby#2 congratulations!!! This is my first pregnancy, needless to say I'm nervous and terrified. Your videos are the reason I haven't lost my sanity 😌 Thank you both, for all your great information, time and effort you put in these videos ♥️ Edit: I just wanted to thank all mamas in the comment section who shed positivity and gave me hope, when I was terrified... My baby boy is 4 months old now, and the amount of love I have for him is just undescribable. Thank u mamas❤

[@chantechristie9785]

Congrats hun. It's a long journey but you'll be fine. You'll even be surprised how fast the time goes. I'm 29 weeks with my first.

[@alyssadouglas4627]

Congratulations!! As far as the labor and 4th trimester (recovery) go, it is only temporary. You will get through it! Wishing you the very best. 💗😁

[@melissamorales9084]

Me too! Currently 7 weeks first time mama and binge watching all of their videos too lol we can do this!!

[@kiki-90]

@@chantechristie9785 Thank you so much for sending positive vibes :) I'm 16 weeks pregnant now, still nervous but getting used to it :) Good luck to you hun wishing u a safe delivery and a happy Healthy baby ❤️

[@kiki-90]

@@alyssadouglas4627 Thank you so much for positive vibes 💖

[@justwhistlinpixie]

I have been exercising throughout my pregnancy in large part due to your video that you put out on the subject. I don't always feel like doing it, but I feel like it helps SO much! As my body changes, working out helps my muscles adjust and makes everyday tasks less challenging and uncomfortable. I really like Pregnancy and Postpartum TV for workout routines.

[@rita2506]

I just found Pregnancy and Postpartum TV! I also am starting to follow Nourish Move Love on KZbin as well! 😊

[@cassiecandle5950]

Can you make a video on medications, skin and haircare ingredients that are safe in pregnancy and which ones are not?

[@viankavaldez4391]

Thank you for this. I come from a Hispanic family and a lot of them like to say all these myths and I understand where the mom is coming from but I don’t want to limit myself when my moms are not doctors and every pregnant women can be different. It’s my first baby and I don’t want to feel like a disabled women and not do any workouts or have some caffeine or eat some things. But I really appreciate this video !!

[@marianel1987]

Omg!! Congratulations on your 2nd baby. I’m going through my first pregnancy and watching videos from your first pregnancy gave me so much piece of mind and are helping me feel prepared. You guys are amazing ❤

[@lindsyc.4680]

Thank God I saw this! I am 24 weeks and I have been a hardcore back sleeper for a few years and I've had the hardest time trying to sleep on my side every night and always worry until I feel her move when I have woken up on my back!

[@lockedupfitness6099]

30 weeks with my first baby and have recently Found your videos. Binging them all before baby girls birth ❤

[@chelseamoon6978]

Congrats on baby #2! 😊 Your videos have been getting me through my first trimester and easing my mind. Thank you both for sharing this information in such a comforting and down to earth manner.

[@GML560]

I am 12 weeks pregnant and have been trying to sleep on my Left side as “recommended” I have not slept well at all because of this. I was never a left side sleeper and my body manages to turn on my back in the middle of the night or at least I can do the right side. Thank you for discussing this myth! This is good to know.

[@nayacmaynor]

I’m currently almost 6 weeks and this really helped me. I love you guys, the chemistry you two have is beautiful. I’m new to the channel and I’ll stick around for more tips. Thank you ❤️

[@rebeccakinney619]

Did you deliver yet?

[@nayacmaynor]

@@rebeccakinney619 Yes! I just had my baby July 1st 🌸💖

[@anniekayfitness]

I love your calm approach! Thank you for being so reassuring, always 💛

[@tatsianatati8375]

Congratulations on a baby number 2! ❤❤❤ I’m 24 weeks pregnant 🤰🏻 with my first child, just recently discovered your channel and enjoying very much! Thank you very much guys! 💗

[@Jennifer.villezcas]

I live in Mexico, if spicy food induced labor we would be in great trouble lol

[@Daymickey]

😂 I love this comment. So true!

[@madamefantome870]

What are your thoughts on raspberry leaf tea and primrose oil?

[@SpicynSpooky]

I COULD HAVE DYED MY HAIR THIS WHOLE TIIIIIMEEEE I’m gonna cry in a corner for a little bit

[@psfour08]

It’s my first pregnancy and I want to thank you for creating this channel!!! All of your videos are so great and informative ❤ I was clueless but now feel more knowledgeable about this amazing journey 🤰🏻

[@Bakerygo]

I'm almost 8 weeks pregnant and I took 2 flights, lifted multiple times a 22kg luggage, petted my sister's cat every day and did hubby 😂. Still pregnant.

[@saragerken7910]

I am almost 34 weeks pregnant with twins, and I remember being so worried about drinking coffee or having caffeine. My OB and MFM doctors said I could have 1 cup of coffee, which I have been doing. Both of my babies are measuring in the 91st percentile. I would like to see more data and information in the future about caffeine consumption and growth. Very interesting!

[@janinedear-barlow]

I'm a twin, we were two weeks late. I weighed 5lb 6 and a half and my sister weighed 4lb 13 and a half.

[@tressa4747]

Thank you for talking about the medicated vs non-medicated births. I ended up having a medicated birth with my baby and there is a lot of guilt and misinformation out there on the subject.

[@entirelybonkers8832]

I’ve seen everywhere that I should only sleep on my left side and it’s been terrifying since I can’t stay on my left side without extremely bad back pain 90% of the time thank you so much for easing that fear

[@alisalaska1786]

I had someone shame me for dyeing my hair. They clearly hadn’t even looked it up because when pushed back on all they said was “better safe than sorry”. As if that’s a good reason to accuse a pregnant woman of endangering her child.

[@ameldoukhi598]

I dyed my hair in the 2nd month is it ok?

[@komalkusum4281]

​@@ameldoukhi598How are you dear? Is your baby doing fine?

[@komalkusum4281]

@alisalaska1786 I dyed at 7 week ..I am much worried..will there be any issues?

[@Multisportamateur]

Dada watching. Just wanted to give a shout-out to y’all for the content! Wifey has asked me most of these questions and now I have a better understanding of these myths! Hehe. TIA!

[@Rocketcarla2589]

thank you for this. im 20 weeks pregnant and i believed most of these before i saw this video!

[@randlynch9582]

I cooked my deli meats in the small oven because I only like my sandwiches hot or warm. I’ve done such my whole life. So I never stopped eating those. I also drank coffee in moderation. Baby is almost 16 months and happy and healthy. I had a terrific pregnancy.

[@KelseyTown]

Any chance we can get a video on RSV soon (or cover on a Sunday Q&A)? I have a 5 month old and have been hearing a lot about RSV being on the rise and would love to know what we can do to keep our little one safe with the holidays and traveling. Thanks!

[@tamar2450]

Here in the UK the NHS recommends to only dye your hair after week 12, when the risk of chemical substances harming the baby is much lower

[@CsomArt]

14:38 Wait, this whole time I could've been sleeping comfortably instead of worrying about making sure I was sleeping on my side?? I'm a back sleeper and it's been horrible trying to sleep only on my side.

[@mariyahupalo8500]

I wonder if Shellac manicure is safe during pregnancy. Is there any possibility that the ingredients of the UV gel penetrate through the nail as well as safety of the UV lamp.

[@kathypierre2933]

Currently 4 weeks pregnant praying for a safe pregnancy.

[@adrianagarcia7175]

Same here!!

[@rafatkalam1467]

Me too

[@rashadidani]

Your comment is 8 months old how did the pregnancy go? Did you deliver safely?

[@kathypierre2933]

Yes, thank God I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl.

[@sarar4901]

Fun fact: that 300ish extra calories for a third trimester baby is comparable to the daily caloric needs of a cat! Which makes sense, because they're similar in size. 🤣

[@felecia5873]

Lol😂

[@smyliejo]

If you think about it when you don’t drink enough water your skin dries out and is less elastic, so keeping well hydrated may be the best thing to do but no guarantees 4:11

[@lauradowsett662]

Thanks for such great content! In my 12th week and your videos have been so helpful❤ the myth I’m curious about - eating 4 dates a day starting 4 weeks before the due date can lead to a shorter labor.

[@janinedear-barlow]

There are studies on that

[@asmrblizzz]

Hi! Thank you for your videos. What about manicures? Specifically gel manicures? Is is okay to do?😊

[@soph4002]

I always hear this about 300 calories extra etc but if this is true why do I wake up at 5am starving and go to bed hungry after a regular dinner with protein. I'm an average weight and in my second trimester and I definitely need more than 300 extra, not talking binges or junk food but I literally have hunger pangs. I probably eat 500-600 calories extra (an extra hearty breakfast meal)

[@melissamorales9084]

Since it is safe to dye hair during pregnancy, does the same go for nail salons?

[@mercedesontanon5337]

All was so great ❤and useful during my first weeks! Now halfway through! 😘😘😘

[@CaseyNguyenDiaries]

This is a great video! Thank you both! Soo helpful. I wish you’re my OB!!

[@glitterbunny3918]

Another great video! With regards to the ‘spicy foods inducing labour’ myth, does that also mean there’s no science behind things like raspberry leaf tea, dates and evening primrose oil? I see a lot of anecdotal things floating round online, especially in the ‘freebirth’ community, claiming that eating/drinking these foods in the lead-up to labour can help soften the cervix, tone the uterus and shorten delivery time. Not pregnant but curious! Love your channel ❤

[@janinedear-barlow]

There are studies on raspberry leaf and dates.

[@kmalyszko]

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10754818 Raspberry leaf results in shorter labor and results in fewer medical interventions, including c-section; "An unexpected finding in this study seems to indicate that women who ingest raspberry leaf might be less likely to receive an artificial rupture of their membranes, or require a caesarean section, forceps or vacuum birth than the women in the control group."

[@EmiPellegrinoMusic]

Thank GOD I can clean the litter box . Hubby doesn’t do it good enough 😂🤣

[@lostcakee]

I’ve put on weight during first trimester because food was the only thing keeping my horrible nausea under control

[@fldhkybnva]

We are awaiting FET and my husband is dreading scooping the litter boxes. I’ll be sure to not share this video with him 😂 Love the myth busting about exercise. I’m currently using MegSquats Plus+1 program TTC weeks and can’t wait to switch over to the pregnancy portion when the time comes. Love that Dr. Bjorkman partnered with her team. I’m a physician and it made me feel so much more confident in continuing lifting during pregnancy.

[@laceyjohnson8210]

I'm using that program too (I'm in 2nd trimester)! Loving it, and you will too!

[@fldhkybnva]

@@laceyjohnson8210 Congratulations! Thanks, it's nice to hear from others who have or are using the program. The TTC portion has been great.

[@cristinatherese6719]

Hello. I would like to ask whats your opinion with hair rebonding/straighten during 1st trimester?

[@ym2396]

Hi tthere! Really need video of myths about breastfeeding please!

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Love this idea! Hopefully some of our breastfeeding videos can be helpful for you too.

[@maryskrzypczynski2225]

My father in law says that his mom was told to drink extra coffee/smoke while she was pregnant with him (in the 60s). And now they that's why all of their family is short

[@snookiekat11530]

How about sleeping on your right side? Is that safe? I really like to switch from side to side throughout the night

[@chantellsenekal2641]

I am 21weeks now. Since 6weeks I cant stand the smell of coffee. So caffeine free for me until it smells better again.

[@larissacats390]

Can you go over tea? It’s been frustrating to not know which tea is safe and which is not. I love chamomile but it says no to chamomile and even some mint tea. Also about dealcoholized wine and kombucha.

[@janinedear-barlow]

NHS website talks about tea in pregnancy.

[@larissacats390]

@@janinedear-barlow NHS talks about caffeine content, which herbal teas have zero. I am talking about different herbs, like chamomile, mint, cardamon, etc.

[@janinedear-barlow]

Yes I know, I read your first comment. If you look it up on the NHS website it has a section on 'Herbal teas' under 'Other food and drinks' on the link to the website I just gave.

[@larissacats390]

@@janinedear-barlow you did not give any links and the only think NHS has is one sentence "You should drink no more than 4 cups of herbal tea a day" but it does not say which types of tea. If you look up actual research, each tea is very different, and many teas a dangerous in pregnancy. There is no such information on NHS. Teas. like black cohosh, blue cohosh, and dong quai as example are very dangerous. While mint tea seems to be relatively safe. That's why I wrote the question, because information is limited.

[@janinedear-barlow]

@@larissacats390 that's odd. It disappeared.

[@aashimaprabhakar5687]

By dyeing you meant we can go for root touch ups and global hair colouring too? Please say yes.....

[@carissagillespie229]

Could you please do a video about having a baby in NICU? I just found out my baby has transposition of the great arteries, and I’m trying to prepare myself to be separated from my baby, an extended nicu stay, and for baby to have open heart surgery.

[@moraakiage823]

Doctor Sarah Bjorkman Adress the uncomfortable things you can experience during pregnancy like yeast infections and etc

[@Katyus14]

Maybe Cocoa butter doesn't prevent stretch mark but it's really good for the skin! It hydrates skin very deeply and super trustful! If you can eat it it's safe to use on your skin 😅 I do a cocoa butter session once a week and I'm at 16 week of ny pregnancy and I find this helps a lot as my skin is not as itchy. And another thing that helps a lot is collagen supplementation and occasional massage when under the shower.

[@citygirlinsuburbia8821]

What about laser hair removal

[@alexisvalenzuela11]

What about cabin crew? Flight attendants or pilots who fly for work? Should we work if so goes long? Or which time is most critical avoid work.

[@Blue-kz3vf]

Im 7 weeks pregnant, I would like to know if its safe to use cleaning chemicals while cleaning the house (ex: windex, surface cleaners without bleach, etc.), thank you

[@HumaZafar-b8w]

I want to ask about root touching in 1 and 2 week of pregnancy? Is it ok ?

[@deboraron2794]

12:05 don’t tell my husband I love not cleaning kitty litter 😂

[@bridgetspaeth9751]

I don't drink alot of coffee because it works as a natural laxative for me. So I use it if I'm backed up from the 1st trimester.

[@AskAChristian]

Fun! My own OB told me the heart rate indicated a certain sex.

[@AnimeWorlds101]

2 concerns myself: 1: before being pregnant I always put a small amount of chaga into my coffee. Works well for my adhd. Is chaga still safe while pregnant? 2: Olipops. They are an herbal probiotic soda that has herbs in it. Are the ingredients in them safe for the baby? Mainly thinking about Kava and calendula.

[@fitnessnutrition877]

So shocked about the topical retinol I've been using it here and there, I hope I Havnt done any damage 😮

[@spirititi2303]

This is only anecdotal evidence, ofcourse, but my mom told me she drank tons of coffee back in the days while she was pregnant with me, yet I am a 5'9 tall woman(taller than both my parents). So the caffeine thing is not always true.

[@jesswheeler2958]

Hi, is it a myth that I can't get laser hair removal on my bikini line during pregnancy? I really don't want to stop my treatment if I don't have to 🤞

[@kellilyn9730]

Great video! I learned a lot. I am probably thinking too far into it, but you said it is completely safe to dye your hair. But is it safe to bleach your hair during pregnancy? Thank you.

[@Naiyaskitchen]

Is decaf tea ok to consume during pregnancy?

[@alleighawagenaar7606]

Hi! I have a question, I will be 26 weeks when taking a 8 hour flight to France. This flight is an overnight flight with the purpose of sleep - how detrimental can it be if I am sleeping for a few hour stretches at a time? Should I just set an alarm to wake up every hour?

[@erinxie]

I got my hair chemically straightened before knowing I was pregnant 😭 is that ok?

[@LuVeLyBrItTaNy719]

Veterinarian here - indoor cats can also get toxo from eating raw meats or eating a mouse that got in your house. "Indoor cats that do not hunt prey or consume raw meat are unlikely to be infected with T. gondii. In the U.S., people are much more likely to become infected by eating raw meat and unwashed fruits and vegetables than by handling cat feces. The possibility of infection after gardening in soil that has been contaminated with cat feces also exists, and this possibility can be mitigated by wearing gloves and by washing hands after gardening." - Cornell

[@serenakhai1111]

I know you talked about dyeing your hair but does anyone know if bleaching is okay? I read some said after first trimester while others say it's safe and others say it's best not. So I keep seeing conflicting things.

[@AngelaLiWang]

Hi - love watching your videos. Question - any issues with drinking some chamomile tea during pregnancy?

[@doodles3075]

Im in the UK and after hearing all this I feel we are behind the times! My grandaughter is 12 weeks pregnant, she was told absolutely no caffeine! She's so desperate for an ice lattes. She's been told she has to sleep on her side and god knows what we are coming going to come across when we tell the midwife we have just booked her on a long haul flight with us for a holiday! Any tips for the flight other than get up and walk around? By the way I actually drank coffee all the way through my pregnancy, both my boys are just under 6ft and my daughter is 5ft7❤

[@jdoc1542]

I just want to know who is even out there eating cold hot dogs in the first place 😂

[@rochellemoore8366]

What types of teas are allowed? There’s so many conflicting info out there. I don’t drink coffee, but keep hearing coffee is okay in moderation.

[@carolineguin7117]

I have a question about spicy foods. Is it right to assume taht he baby can't taste the spicyness?

[@erhucindy]

Cooking food with alcohol, notice a lot of Italian food use vodka sauce or white wine sauce, or cakes such as Butter rum cake. There are divergent opinions on this, some saying safe, some saying not sure. Wondering if you two can share your opinion

[@pilvikaarina919]

On US websites I always read that you should completely avoid going to sauna while pregnant. But here in Finland 80-90% of pregnant women go to sauna (myself included, great way to relax aching muscles and get endorphins). This has been done decades and we don't have problem with having perfectly fine children despite that.😄 but maybe this is a bit different here because we use it so much and are very capable of knowing when is time to cool down. It is interesting how there are different recommendations in different countries. I've read in Japan it is common to eat raw sushi while pregnant etc. but I don't know if there is negative impact or not. I would assume they are precise with handling fish.

[@LaFemmeTinita]

Are you guys planning on doing an episode about women who plan to get pregnant or second or other follow up pregnancies after 35? Not sure if the things I have heard about births over 35 are true.

[@chloep5677]

Hey i have a question I can’t seem to find the answer for. When can you switch your baby to whole milk? In France they have this thing called growth infant formula which is fortified with vitamins and they recommend using that till your child is 3 but it’s mega expensive and so I wanted to know if it’s ok to switch to whole milk at age 1 if your baba is on solids and eating a well balanced and varied diet? Thanks

[@Misdarkness]

Hello, a question, what about make up?, is safe?

[@kyliecheong1991]

Is't safe to do eyebrow embroidery while pregnant in either trimester? How about at 3rd trimester?

[@KINGRAD22]

Are fumes from paint and stain material harmful for babys? I want to remodel the kitchen and was curious if that was a bad idea?

[@april.wanderlust]

they talk little about hair dye and they only mention highlights... how about the roots? ok to touch the dye to roots?

[@ekaterinabailey7700]

I am surprised about the hair dye, the majority of doctors say it's not 100% safe or at least there isn't enough research. I heard it's safe to do highlights but it's not recommended to color the roots.

[@aishwaryachaudhari3620]

What about skin care during pregnancy?

[@shlomtsimazuz154]

WHAT ABOUT BATHS? IS IT REALLY THAT RISKY TO TAKE HOT SHOWER OR LONG BATH?

[@DianaGorgy]

Hello Doctors! How long did you keep baby girl in bassinet before transferring to nursery?

[@blazeycakes93]

I need clarification on sesame seeds/oil

[@angeliquecarteryoga2554]

Thanks a lot! so helpful! do you have any info on soy milk or soy products please?

[@GraceNyambura-b8e]

Hi, I'm 7 weeks pregnant and recently bought a body scrub with 'fragrance' (perfume) as one of the ingredients. I recently read that this is one of the ingredients pg women should avoid. How true is this?

[@Greekfilaki106]

Thanks for the info! In regards to side vs back sleeping, what if you have very low blood pressure? My BP is typically around 85/55 and drops significantly while supine. I often wake up with numb extremities. Would I be at higher risk laying on my back while I still can?

[@lovethjoseph3042]

Can pregnant women use rosemary for hair growth

[@catoe06]

I am obese and working on my weight while trying to get pregnant. Is it safe for me to continue to lose weight in the first trimester or overall?

[@cherishwillis4893]

The worse your heart burn is the more hair your baby will have. I completely believed this I had a horrible heartburn with my first pregnancy and when my son came out he had a head full of hair but apparently it's not true. I've also heard that the worst and more difficult the pregnancy is as far as symptoms like pain and nausea and heartburn and other things that make pregnant really unpleasant the more likely it is that it's a girl so like if you tell your friend I'm having a really horrible pregnancy there probably say it's probably a girl. I also learned the hard way with my second pregnancy that that is not true

[@janinedear-barlow]

I horrendous heartburn and a bald baby.

[@rachelnagtegaal1790]

Do you think silicone patches can help with stretch marks?

[@tasmiakabir811]

Konsa month se ye excercise start korna hain? Plz let me know

[@bailygarin]

I hadn’t heard anything about the retinol until this video! So no skincare with retinols/retinoids?

[@annsmith7196]

Absolutely zero retinols/retinoids. It also hasn’t been deemed safe or unsafe during breastfeeding.

[@Just_life_random]

Thanks for the video! Could you please cover whether sunless tanning (lotions, mouses, oils) are safe during pregnancy? I couldn’t pull up enough research on this. What are your thoughts?

[@kijani6882]

For stretch marks and skin care in general I have started using organic tallow. Not as nice and pleasing for the nose, but the most natural thing I was able to find (looking at most labels there are always some chemicals in there and who knows what those are doing to us long term).