Tips for Skincare and Retinol While Trying to Conceive and in Early Pregnancy - Dr Lora Shahine

[@joyreid8323]

Wow I’ve looked everywhere and this is the only video that answered my curiosity thoroughly 👏👏👏 i was so confused why topical vitamin a is not safe when prenatal vitamins has them 😅

[@drlorashahine]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching 😊

[@iiixlovexyuhh]

Thank you for walking us through these studies! They proved what I thought & sometimes we take facts and connect it to other facts not recognizing it doesn’t mean there’s a direct correlation.

[@Franky27903]

Thank you for this video! You definitely deserve more views, your videos are very helpful!

[@drlorashahine]

So glad it was helpful!

[@l.ashleypalmer]

Thanks for this informative video Dr. Shahine! I've been researching this question for the last several months. I did start back on tretinoin after my recent miscarriage but stopped again once my cycle returned for upcoming IUIs. I actually have familial hypobetalipoproteinemia with an LDL of 17, and therefore likely have low levels of fat soluble vitamins like vitamin A. My previous doctors haven't checked anything except Vitamin D, which was pretty low. And my fertility doctor doesn't want to talk about it at all. Other doctors have told me in the past to supplement with high dose fat soluble vitamins: A, E, K, D. So that makes me think I'd be fine to use tretinoin while TTC and possibly through pregnancy because my vitamin A is probably low anyway. I'll ask my future OBGYN when I'm finally pregnant, and maybe someone will test my levels of vitamin A and E. Your video definitely made me less stressed about it and I feel better informed. So thank you!

[@drlorashahine]

I'm glad it was helpful. Thank you so much for watching!

[@neshachristian-hendrickson5598]

I been waiting for this!!! Thank thank you

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@devdawg22]

I litteraly just started retinol about a month ago....just found out im pregnant today. I wasn't trying. I panicked about the retinol as well as the fact I just got cavitaion and radio frequency done a few days ago too not knowing or even thinking I could be pregnant. Just when you think you are done and too old for this and start caring for yourself life seems to slap you in the face apparently

[@nehaanjum7021]

Thank you so much it helped me alot

[@missdemeanorchris]

hello, ur video have been very helpful to me.i used cosmetic retinol - olay retinol serum and creams (over d counter), to be exact.and then i learned i was pregnant. so i have been using these creams and serum months before i got pregnant and a month after i was pregnant. should i worry about it? anyway, ur video have been helpful. i hope ull answer my question just so i can stop my worrying. God bless u :)

[@dukeofistria]

Raw eggs are rich in retinol, and thata how I fixed my eyesight. How it can be bad? Study you mentioned, they probably used beta carotene as a supplement, which our body has to convert to use it. Retinol is only found in animal based foods, mostly in fatty foods.

[@dukeofistria]

I never heard someone getting vitamin A toxicity from eating too much eggs or liver?

[@Se.transformado]

❤thank you!

[@meisj]

Hi! How about PLANT BASED RETINOL loke Bakuchiol and Cranberry extract?

[@Marianj25]

What are the alternatives?

[@MrsChornohor]

I started using tretinoin 0.0025 while breastfeeding when my baby was 8 months old. I wouldn't use it unless breakouts came back to my face😢

[@neshachristian-hendrickson5598]

Can you talk about brow treatments like Microblading, massages, facials?

[@kimv6309]

Thus far (going through IVF) and my nurse said don’t do massages that has me on my stomach or have anything manipulated there. … I did a sit up upper back and neck massage prior to asking 😬 … also would like to know about shaving products … was unsure so stopped using veet or other products :/

[@Franky27903]

Wondering the same, I get triggerpoint massages once a week for my chronic pain. I am also doing IUI, next month I will start my second IUI but not sure if I should stop getting the massages

[@drlorashahine]

These are great suggestion for future videos, thank you!

[@doctorammaraijaz9867]

Thanks dr❤

[@drlorashahine]

Welcome 😊 Thank you for watching ❤️🤞🍍

[@yasmeenrashid7654]

Excellent dear dr

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you for watching!

[@doaaelsayed7869]

When I should stop topical retinol if I’m trying to get pregnant

[@janninepastor665]

My friend found out she was pregnant, and using retinol lotion in the past 4weeks

[@annierose5100]

Does Cerave retinol serum count? Like is there even enough retinol in it to matter?

[@drlorashahine]

Great question- you’re right - probably a very little amount in over the counter retinol

[@fatimarana6560]

Can we use cerave one safe before ... during... after pregnancy??

[@AnjaliKumari-fz9lr]

Hii Dr Lora Shahine...(nowadays using plum retinol 1% serum) just wanted to confirm that I will try to concieve after some days....so is it better to stop using this before confirmation of pregnancy?

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you for watching ❤ ️ I'd advise you to ask your medical provider for answers to your personal situation, as I can't give personal medical advice on social media. I hope my content on my website drlorashahine.com can help - there you can find links to my books at amazon.com, KZbin channel, Baby or Bust Fertility podcast, blog, Instagram, Tiktok and more! Best wishes ❤️🤞🍍

[@erubaidulnazir6114]

Best videos ❤❤

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you for watching!

[@basiradurrani7105]

Hi dr Lora Shahine, i have been using retinol while i was trying to conceive and it is a week I am pregnant, is there something to birth defects please answer me 😢

[@sharmeen86]

According to her video there is no need to worry about. Now stop using Retinol & pray for healthy baby ❤

[@ivonareg]

What about breastfeeding, is there any data at that point? I actually used Roaccutanr but it was in 2017. I am 31 so I am interested in starting some more heavy duty antiage skincare soon, and I'm about to give birth in about a month.... my uneducated plan is to start retinol skincare about six months after, when my baby also starts eating solids and isn't dependant solely on milk (in the ideal plan, I'd breastfeed until about a year in, but ... we shall see what the nature will allow us to do :) )

[@drlorashahine]

This is a great question. I would advise you to consult your medical provider, as I can't give medical advice to personal situations on social media. I have a lot of content on the subject on this channel, website drlorashahine.com, KZbin and Instagram account @drlorashahine that are great sources for you

[@afton9403]

Taking just random people and splitting them into retinol users and non-users, I can assume why there would be more birth defects in the non-users (not to say that retinol users decrease chances because they use retinol) - Retinol users are probably also more likely to be more health conscious overall. I mean if you're applying retinol, you are probably caring about your looks and your health. The number one beauty secret is to be healthy. And you're going to have better outcome in general. As a tretinoin user myself, I believe it wouldn't do any harm, but even so, I plan to go on the super safe side and stop using at least 3 months before conception.

[@Eowynn23]

Hi there. Interesting. But what if you are a person with fertility issues trying to conceive since YEARS with very little chances of success? You just stop using retinol until menopause?

[@afton9403]

@@Eowynn23 That's a great consideration, and would be unfortunate. If you wanted to, perhaps an over the counter lighter dose retinol could be acceptable. Personally, if that were me as an overly cautious person I would not use it at any time that conception is possible (which would be never using, since the infertility issues makes it so unpredictable). In that case I would use pregnancy safe products, and there are some good ones. There is the retinol alternative bakuchiol and also perhaps a niacinamide serum like Peach and Lily Glass Skin Serum which I am a fan of. I like Peach and Lily products and a lot of them are pregnancy safe, I believe. In general I would be focusing on optimal fertility diet and some supplements (which you can't go wrong because those things are just healthy for anyone in general!).

[@ivannaargueta9792]

Can retinol cause infertility??

[@mrtd263]

Can previous year uses of tretinoid cream affect pregnancy?? Please reply me

[@drlorashahine]

I’m not aware of evidence that past use impacts current pregnancy ❤️

[@AmandaJ219]

What about Botox while trying to conceive?

[@drlorashahine]

Botox is considered category C for pregnancy meaning we don’t have proof it is safe (and we don’t have proof that it’s not safe). Review with your doctor but likely best to avoid if for cosmetic reasons but may continue if necessary to treat migraines and other pain relief. Thank you for watching

[@reshmanawaz6396]

How many months before stop using trentiinoine before pregnancy?

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you for watching ❤️ I advise you to ask the doctor that prescribed it for you but some of my patients have been told to stop with positive pregnancy test or if actively trying/doing fertility treatment to try to conceive.

[@reshmanawaz6396]

@@drlorashahine thank you so much mam love from India ❤

[@RishiRajxtrim]

🙏💯👍

[@drlorashahine]

Thank you for watching!

[@mudr.monikadanisova4836]

Hi, please is safe use 0,2%retinol in cosmetic during First trimestre In pregnancy? Thanks

[@imranfarooq1004]

You are hospital address

[@drlorashahine]

pnwfertility.com/make-an-appointment/ or you may call my office 206-515-0000 to book an appointment

[@imranfarooq1004]

@@drlorashahine Can you give me the Whatsaap number i am sending the all document

[@imranfarooq1004]

I am from Pakistan

[@erubaidulnazir6114]

Hi mam can i get your mail id

[@drlorashahine]

You can click here pnwfertility.com/make-an-appointment/ or you may call my office 206-515-0000 to book an appointment