What I Wish I Knew About the Second Trimester | OB-GYN Pregnancy VLOG

Reaching the end of the second trimester, the Doctors Bjorkman discuss what we've learned during the second trimester of pregnancy including all of the less glamorous parts of pregnancy that no one really talks about but EVERYONE WANTS TO KNOW! Tips about stretch marks, pelvic pain, OB visits during COVID, and fun preparations for baby!!!
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[@zen_mindset1]

You couldn't get more perfect than this. You got a obgyn mom and a dad pediatrician. So you both have the knowledge of pregnancy and aftercare of taking care of a newborn/child. I love this.

[@allyskaleidoscope]

22 weeks is also increasing in viability as Nicu is getting more advanced… so glad you mentioned that… I was born at 25 weeks and am now 18

[@TJ-bu9zk]

it really brings the abortion conversation into perspective, doesnt it? If a baby can be born and survive after 22 weeks, why have elective, none medical abortions that kill the baby.

[@shruti5731]

@@TJ-bu9zk essentially all abortions after 20 weeks are due to some degree of fetal inviability

[@TJ-bu9zk]

@@shruti5731 I would like to know where you are sourcing that from. None of the studies I have read agree with you.

[@rachelb512]

NICE! Living hope! Thanks for sharing your personal story ❤

[@fighttheevilrobots3417]

I'm 20 weeks. I've been exhausted, not able to sleep, itchy, constantly peeing. It's been harder than the 1st trimester. I'm tired of people telling me what to do who don't know my life.

[@AG-qn5ft]

I can listen to you all day! Thank you so much for helping me Through this first pregnancy. I’ve watched almost every video.

[@rachelb512]

It’s so nice to hear both perspectives from doc mom ❤. Congratulations 🎉🎊

[@tabithaalethea1401]

I'm not sure if it was your intention - but I've been looking for a video to help ease my nerves (at 22 weeks) and the information you've given is exactly what I needed to hear. I really love your channel, thanks for always giving such helpful tips ❤

[@thehamilton5678]

Thank you very much for the video, it is very informative and I enjoy your energy.

[@winniex1387]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I have been walking 3km daily, very hard to keep the pace but it definitely elevates my energy level!

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

You are welcome--happy to help! I'm so impressed with your daily walking--sometimes it is soooo hard to get moving. But I agree, it definitely helps my energy AND my pelvic pain. It's counterintuitive for sure, but definitely helpful. Keep up the awesome work, but listen to your body when you need a break too, you deserve it!

[@MILAMGM]

So excited ♥️🎉 thank you for sharing all the info

[@emmabeeker9682]

I’m recently pregnant and I’ve binge watched several of your videos and I have found them incredibly helpful! Thank you so much!

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Aw you're welcome! I am glad they are helpful and I am so happy you found our channel. Welcome! And CONGRATULATIONS on your new pregnancy! I hope the first trimester is being good to you.

[@brianavereen827]

I had to do the 3 hour test last week. It was awful but I passed! Idk what happened with my 1 hour early glucola but thank goodness we are good to go here!

[@CurlieSue82]

I'm a new subscriber and new mom, too. I'm beginning 2nd trimester in a few days. Looking forward to baby gear video and birth plan video. I went back and watched some of your earlier pregnancy videos, they are definitely very helpful.

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Awww thank you so so much! And congrats on your pregnancy!! Get excited for the second trimester---it is wayyyy better than the first. I am so glad you found our channel and find it helpful!! Welcome!! We are so glad you are here! Baby gear and birth plan vids coming out in the next month or two! Still have a few things to get (like a car seat hahaha)!

[@lilac819]

I’m sooo out of breath too. I’m only 21 weeks. I feel you.

[@lovelyliving1436]

Thank you Dr. Bjorkman for these very helpful videos! I am a soon to be new momma at my 20 week mark.🤰🏻 I am very excited and have felt baby movement/fluttering sensation since about 17 weeks. Truly magical. Went back and watched your previous videos and now subscribed for my future videos 💕

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

That's so fun! We're glad you like our videos and thank you so much for subscribing.

[@jbfdz4563]

I love that you will be doing the NICU possibilities. No one talks about that possibility and than it can end up be a big thing to take in

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Kurt is writing that episode as we speak! Will be the next one released!!

[@Neillan]

Wow this blew up. Nice and congrats on your pregnancy preceding so smoothly!

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Thank you!! 😊 We appreciate it! Hoping for smooth sailing till the end, but ya just never know what's going to happen!!

[@madison4656]

I’m 20 weeks + 5 days with my first baby & your videos have helped me so much! I was so sick in my first trimester & it got better around 16 weeks or so, but now I’m back to feeling nauseous & vomiting occasionally. I started showing really early so I look like I’m 6 months pregnant right now 😂 (OB said it’s because my torso is so short & Im so short in general so there’s nowhere for everything to go but OUT). I did the NIPT testing at 11 weeks, so we’ve known for a while that it’s a baby boy and Im SO excited to meet him. I never wanted children, so I was afraid that I wouldn’t be excited, but I cannot even contain the excitement at this point. Thank you for making these videos, they are so helpful!

[@katme7119]

Still excited?

[@madison4656]

@@katme7119 My son is 9 months old now. He’s the light of my life & I’m still very excited about it 🥰

[@swedee5870]

My stretch marks stopped progressing once I started lubricating my belly. Before that I had felt tearing sensations and would look and find that I had a new stretch mark on the same spot! I wish I had started moisturizing earlier, I had just been told it was genetic and there was nothing I could do about it, so I didn’t take action. On the other hand I’m so happy to be a mamma now that I don’t mind the part of my belly that is marked. :)

[@anacatalinafranco215]

I just signed up for the challenge linked below. Thanks

[@anniecchigoziee7591]

I'm a new mom and already in my 2nd trimester and i can't wait to meet my daughter yaayyyy...i love your hair by the way❤

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Annie!! You are too sweet. Congrats on your pregnancy and surviving the first trimester! And you are having a baby girl--so so exciting. The clothes for baby girls are just so darn cute. I feel like I want to get 10 outfits every time I go in to Target but I keep telling myself NOOOOO.

[@anniecchigoziee7591]

@@TheDoctorsBjorkman like super cute....thanks for replying anyway

[@IdolEyes84]

Thanks for showing those products. :)

[@prettyintn2964]

Cute rain boots 🥰 and really helpful video, thanks!

[@marlynel2335]

Hi dr. Wanted to know what prenatal vitamins are you taking, because I am currently taking rituals Prenatal, and wanted to know your thoughts on this vitamins

[@ashtonlong2485]

I’ve had SI joint pain before I got pregnant and it’s already bothering me and has been for several weeks and I’m almost 18 weeks now. I also haven’t gained any weight yet thanks to hyperemesis so I didn’t figure it would be happening this soon.

[@sthefgarcia1161]

Lol your out of breathe... I feel you. When I’m talking for a while 5 minutes I start being out of breathe. And I’m only 17 weeks 😅😅😅

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Hahahaha I know! This kid is starting to be up in my ribs all the time. I tell her she's being rude, but she doesn't listen very well!!

[@diamondsglitznglam]

I’ve been out of breathe since 16 weeks with my second ;( I use breathe right strips nightly which does hurt my nose tho

[@mikasame]

Currently at 22 weeks and boy oh boy its been a ride but im enjoying every second of it. Especially feeling his kicks and squirms 🥹❤️

[@tambalamba1920]

Currently at 14 weeks, and i just found this channel! I love it, especially since I still can’t feel the baby so I’m panicking a bit if everything is okay or not😂 although my last ultrasound was perfect and we passed prenatal test with flying colors.

[@tonksndante4809]

If you can afford it there’s a cool thing called fetal Dopplers which are small handheld devices that let you hear your babies heartbeat! Mind works great and was less than $100AUD ($70usd?) I use it every three days or so to sooth my anxiety with her heartbeat! Being a nurse has amplified my baby hypochondria a bit haha All the best with your pregnancy ❤️❤️

[@SaraBoulos]

Could you share the product links to the maternity belt and the compression socks you use?

[@AnnTooTree]

Im on my 16th week for my rainbow baby. And recently learned i have low lying placenta. I hope there would be discussion for this topic too. Thanks for your vlogs!😊

[@janinedear-barlow]

Does that make you need a wee more?

[@sarahmaclean3354]

Oh my goodness as a Sarah as well I have to tell you about the cutest book you need to get if you haven’t heard of it already! It’s called Big Sarah’s Little Boots and is about rain boots! Let me know if you have it!

[@danny55430]

Currently 22 weeks i feel like the enlarged breast are bugging me more then the mini belly making exercise difficult but I definitely do it. And the not being able to breathe doing basic tasks.

[@nubiatobar7851]

Thank you!!

[@andchildren]

The rain boots are a must for sure 😂

[@mermaidarabella9798]

I'm now in 18th week... Lest week I had a 4th ulstrasound and baby is sooo active 🥰 can't wait to start feeling baby's movement 💕 on the last 2 ultrasounds I asked about baby's gender but our little one is pretty shy and doesn't want to show... Keep turning his/her back to us... Unfortunatelly couldn't see the face too 😅 hopefully at the next appointmen we will be able to see more 🥰🥰🥰

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

That is so so exciting! Congratulations mama. Feeling those first little kicks is magical and makes it feel so real. Hopefully at the next ultrasound your little boy or girl isn't being so shy!!

[@diamondsglitznglam]

Love it thanks for doing ! I am with my second a boy this tome and it has put so much anxiety on me that I went to my gyno yesterday even as I have had mild cramps for 4 weeks on my side of belly near ligaments so she claim it is growth stretch and my ligaments stretch cause me to cramp as I drink a lot of water and I still have them on and off during the day no spots at all so praying I’ll be fine I seen I’m 18 weeks 1 day and I look pregnant for weeks with my second snd I’m less weight than I was with my first baby which was a girl I go for my baby scan in 13 days and so excited to see him ! Just sad that I am stretching this bad this tome that I can’t enjoy my mid days and nights any more I have felt baby for 4 weeks already

[@daisysanjuan7443]

Hi I'm 14 weeks pregnant and currently taking aspirin as per my ob gyn advice since I had miscarriage before. I'm taking it for more than 60 days now and ob advice to keep taking it. Would like to know your opinion on this as I'm concerned with my baby's health. Thanks

[@jannamosinyan4317]

I was thinking about skipping Orange Theory tonight but then you said continue moving 😃 so I opened the app and signed up 😂

[@Allybaba55]

OMG good for you! I quit orange theory at 11weeks cause I felt I couldn't go as hard as I wanted to/used to. So I figured the incline on the treadmill at my apartment was enough and FREE 😂 but I miss OT so much 😩😩

[@kaseywood8173]

My husband couldn't come with me to the anatomy scan, we were both very disappointed, I was so incredibly sad for him. He hasn't been able to be a part of this pregnancy the way either of us wanted, but he's been doing everything he can at home. We'll be meeting baby in no more than a week and a half! :(

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Kasey--I am soooo bummed for you that your husband didn't get to come. It sucks for him--and it sucks for you. To be doing all these things alone is so isolating and lonely. I am SO excited for you that you BOTH will get to meet that baby so soon though!! Sending you all the good labor vibes and luck. YOU CAN DO THIS MAMA.

[@kaseywood8173]

@@TheDoctorsBjorkman thank you!! We are both very excited to meet him. So ready.

[@rebeccazeman9309]

It really sucks for the partners. My husband couldn't come to any of my IVF appointments. He wasn't even allowed in recovery after my egg retrieval. They just called him to pull the car around when I was released. I feel so bad bc he said he feels left out but there's nothing I can do.

[@RachaelMorton95]

I'm at 20 weeks, and never have I ever been able to make it through the night without peeing. XD I'm a little jealous!!

[@Steph-yi4qc]

I’m at 21 weeks and went to my very first ultra sound until 19 weeks thankfully my anatomy ultra sound was normal ❤🥺

[@niesia412]

What are some good belly/stretch mark creams?

[@abbeymooneyham9670]

I know this video is on the older side, and you may not see this, but where did you get the crib behind you? It’s stunning🤩

[@carolinengunga9861]

Very helpful videos. I’m 14 weeks with twins... Could you also talk about high risk pregnancies... I’m dealing with an incompetent cervix.

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Twins!! Congrats mama. We will add twins/high risk pregnancy to our list of topics to try to cover in the coming months!!

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

I had a pretty gross second trimester, not as bad as the first, but I had persistent painful heartburn that would end in throwing up almost every night no matter what I ate. Between that and the leg cramps I didn't get a ton of sleep. I'm 35 weeks now and besides the pressure on my crotch I've actually been feeling the best I have in a long time. I feel like I earned a few weeks of feeling decent 😂

[@cassandra4868]

Thanks for all your helpful videos. I’m at 16 weeks and just feeling like “uh”

[@jenaecasias163]

Just started my 2nd trimester!!

[@ahhwe-any7434]

This is super reassuring 😊😁👍

[@maleniumm5044]

Where can I buy that oil your using? What brand is it?

[@emilyroque6563]

Hi doc This is my first time of pregnancy and I am great that I found your channel and other videos here in KZbin, Tomorrow I’m going 15 weeks of pregnant snd still I don’t know what next I’m going to encounter, but right now I feel something that I just encounter yesterday I don’t if this is a sign of cold or being sickness, yesterday I have a headaches that my eyes get watery and I feel going to have a runny nose, then last night and right now yes I have a runny nose, I have my message here because I have no enough to go ask the doctor. I’m just curious about if is it normal to have a flu when you get are pregnant? And what herbal medicines can I take as a pregnant? Thank you in advance.🙏🙏🙏

[@MarynaMiushkevich]

How a pregnant woman can deal with mild cystitis symptoms at home without medicine? What is considered to be a safe remedy? Thank you!

[@laure189]

Nothing eventful happens, except when it does... Started having heavy bleeding at 14 weeks, spent two weeks back and forth in emergency rooms, kept bleeding for two weeks, until I was eventually diagnosed with a subchorionic hemorrhage ! Not the most peaceful start to the second trimester 😅

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Oh mama--not a peaceful start at all. You had a wildly eventful and scary 2nd trimester. I hope everything turned out okay!!

[@porcacciatroya]

I'm 16 weeks and already showing.... hope I'm not the only one :)

[@ajval015ajv]

I am in 15weeks (second trimester) how do i should be sleeping? On the left side? Or doesn’t it matter?

[@bestsophie2894]

I am in my second trimester (22 weeks), Sometimes I am so tireddd and have issues digesting most of my first meal as I feel full all day, so by afternoon or evening I throw it all up; like all of it. I want to eat but I am so scared it just won't go down and it would come out later. Why is this bad because I thought the 2nd trimester is suppose to be better?

[@grahamfinlayson18]

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you. My partner is pregnant at 16 weeks and is getting heartburn and constipation but feels good for the most part.

[@oksanaartemeva8493]

thanks for the videos! you are great! have a question re a flu shot while pregnant, is it safe? as I'm hesitating and starting 2nd trimester, would be great to have your opinion. thanks.

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Oksana--it is totally safe and recommended to get during pregnancy!! Check out our video on vaccines during pregnancy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJurnn6NprKtbMU We talk all about the flu shot at minute 5:26!!

[@oksanaartemeva8493]

@@TheDoctorsBjorkman thank you so much for reply! I've subscribed recently so haven't checked everythig yet. Thanks for the link shared!

[@dinashore1988]

I had a MC my first pregnancy. I was super active at the time. This time around I made it a point of taking it easy. Now week 16... my inner hips (pelvis) is KILLING ME. Thank you for the tips on staying active. I am going to focus on yoga and stretching from now on. I have to lol I can barely walk

[@mandajoy806]

I do feel grateful for the fact that I wont have to do the diabetes check 😅 Type 1 Diabetic, I can almost assure my bg would skyrocket with 50 uncovered carbs 😅😅

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Love the positive attitude!

[@ramlahassan9009]

Hi Doc. Am currently 15 weeks with my second baby and last I had c- section. Am feeling kinda pain/pressure under belly everytime I sleep on my left side...is that okay since they say left side is the best side for the baby during pregnancy..

[@jaimsmp]

I love your crib :)

[@NoitsBecky.]

14 weeks currently, and I just got the genetics test results back that everything is normal! Yay. They also have results for baby's sex, bit we are debating on finding out right now. Tempted though

[@leeannbaxter]

Congratulations!!!! I will be 13 weeks Monday and we just received our tests back and gender we are ready to announce! 🤗

[@lexie5414]

Hi doc, Question, i’m on 2nd trimester & i’m experiencing headache it’s not hot but kinda pumping aside from tylenol what else can i take to ease the pain?

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Make sure you stay hydrated. Tylenol, heat pack or ice pack on your head may make you feel better. If it is persistent and those things don't help, definitely talk to your doctor! There are prescription meds that can help, and they will want to check your blood pressure if this is a new thing.

[@lexie5414]

@@TheDoctorsBjorkman thank u so much very much appreciate it Godbless

[@kazzled2048]

I am 15 weeks and I feel surprisingly super normal. This is so bizarre to me because of what I felt in 1st tri. Trying to remain faithful until I have my next appointment on Monday.

[@whitneywiebe1725]

I know this exact feeling!! I will be 16 weeks tomorrow and so many of my symptoms are gone and I’m still quite small and it’s so weird cuz it seems like now that baby is older and bigger I should feel more pregnant instead of so… normal I guess? How was your appointment?

[@kazzled2048]

@@whitneywiebe1725 My appointment went well! Little babe was moving around in there and sucking his wrist lol. 18 weeks as of today! The symptoms are here and there for sure. Some days I feel noting and some days I feel weird physically. Learning to try to trust my body. Hope you are feeling well.

[@whitneywiebe1725]

@@kazzled2048 so happy you and baby are doing well!! And you’re right! I have to remind myself that there are no signs anything is wrong at all for me either so I should trust that my body knows what it’s doing! Safe pregnancies to us all💗💗💗

[@Annnailetitg0]

Hi,I'm currently 15weeks pregnant with a small subchorionic hemorrhage anything that's can help me heal up.?

[@UltraFlashlight]

If anyone is looking for almond oil products, L'Occitane Almond Body Oil is awesome. It smells and feels luxurious. Def worth the money to rub on your tummy.

[@faitha6114]

I'm 12weeks pregnant, and already look 20 weeks pregnant! My midwife measured me and said it was because I have such a short torso, Soo... Everything is showing much sooner on this chick.

[@JR-yo2rq]

I keep seeing that if you gain too much too fast to notify you’re doctor. What does that mean? I do feel like I’ve gained too much. I started at 116 (5’4”) and I’m now almost 18 weeks and 127. This is the heaviest I’ve been and I’m trying to stay active and eat healthy but can’t manage the weight gain at all. Any advice would be great!

[@undeadCantBeKilled]

1-2 lbs per week is normal. More than 5 lbs per week could indicate a fluid retention issue.

[@Harryvillanueva0720]

Hope you will tackle pregnancy with outstanding medical condition like hyperthyroidism.

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Thyroid issues have come up here a few times, so adding it to the list of things to try to cover!

[@lenzydaaboul6671]

I'll be 12 weeks on monday and I'm already feeling the sore si joint pain, is that normal this early? (It's my 1st pregnancy as well)

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Hi lenzy! Congrats on your pregnancy--so exciting and nerve-wracking being a first time mom. As for the SI joint pain--it can pop up at any time. It is different for every woman. The pregnancy hormones affect everyone's joints a little differently! Definitely find yourself a support belt and start stretching and doing exercises every day. It seems counterintuitive but it REALLY helps. There are lots of free videos on youtube--kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJWyZXaNjtOjZ5Y so find a few you like and keep moving. (And find someone to give you a good back rub!)

[@kimberlyayala6412]

Did anyone fine the exercising app

[@Alora-si6wy]

im at 21 weeks and havent been to a doctor other than an ultrasound at a clinic around 10 weeks due to insurance issues. im feeling baby kick and things feel alright but Im really scared that something might go wrong, im really trying to get into an appointment but I cant with my insurance and I cant afford the cost w/out insurance.

[@Alexis_9339]

Please explore all your options as prenatal care is so important for mom and baby. Medicaid if in US, are you sure insurance won’t cover? In US at least they have to cover certain pregnancy things as preventative care. Call different offices and explain and see if they do cash pay discounts.

[@plus_size_scorpio_queen3150]

It's my 1st pregnancy and I'm 35 years old with a few ailments and I am 17 weeks pregnant, however I am really scared and anxious during the time period I am not going to gynaecologist visits, it's really hard not knowing if my baby and pregnancy are going ok 😞

[@medusa8019]

How come you're not going to visits?

[@sabl6381]

@@medusa8019 I think she just means between visits.

[@kaylasinotte8106]

What was the name of the app you mentioned for daily exercise and accountability?

[@bennieebby]

What do you think about sleeping on the left side? Do you recommend that or is that just a myth? I have heard that its good for the blood circulation for the baby. I have tried to sleep on my left side but its much comfortable to sleep on my right most of the times or my back.

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

It's a myth. Sleep however is comfortable. I sleep on my right side or my back every night!

[@romulusthemainecoon3047]

I'm in Germany - I've read all over the place that I'm not supposed to sleep on my back after the 20th week, etc, so I asked my OB/GYN. He smiled, said that my body will tell me when it's uncomfortable, and recommended I "stay off mommy blogs." HA!

[@jaydegiosia2550]

New research suggests sleeping on the side (left or right) after 28 weeks reduces the risk of still birth. stillbirthcre.org.au/parents/safer-baby/ Currently the recommendation in australian hospitals

[@orangefly2671]

Yeah my gyn also said it is okay to sleep on the back, unless you have issues like pre-eclampsia or high blood pressure that might complicate the blood flow. Otherwise, sleep whatever position is comfy 😄. But that's my gyn, you will need to consult your own gyn as per your own condition of the pregnancy.

[@dansteinsdorfer9848]

Can you do a video on subchoronic hematomas? I have this, and have been told my risk of miscarriage doesn’t go away, even up to 24 weeks

[@janinedear-barlow]

😿 I hope it goes ok

[@Annnailetitg0]

Im going through the same thing right now currently 15weeks pregnant and on pelvic rest.. its so scary

[@dansteinsdorfer9848]

@@Annnailetitg0 I’m 14w, 4d now. Hang in there! I joined a Facebook support group made for subchorionic hematomas! It helping a ton! Many positive stories on there. Few bad, but nice to know you’re not alone. You should check it out!

[@dansteinsdorfer9848]

@@janinedear-barlow thank you!

[@marianemashkalo4182]

Who says why do you need those socks? And at what point? Thanks

[@ally20111]

Had it with my 1st no meds where needed my doc was happy with my numbers, just found out iam pregnant again (4 weeks)

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Congratulations Allison! I bet your other kiddo is so excited to be a big brother or sister!

[@TheMercy66]

I’m in my second week and I’m having back pain ☹️ is that normal?

[@daianamezok139]

Second week would be 4+2 so 6 weeks? If yes, than yes it is normal to have back pain early because of hormones. I had that at the begining too.

[@anatalal3492]

I did the glucola test and i threw up everything, so the lab asked me to go back the next day, i passed the test. Lol

[@cierramitchell1772]

Yep that might be me too. I have my appointment Monday.

[@dimesdocx]

Do you plan on doing natural birth? If so or not why? What type of birth?

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Great questions--We are going to do an episode about my "birth plan" and will totally share all of that information!

[@lyandrabenitez1720]

QUESTION I have heard that you cannot use antibacterial soap while pregnant and I wanted to know if this is true? For example a month before I found out I was pregnant I got a piercing so I’ve been cleaning it with antibacterial soap and I recently just found now that you can’t use it I wanted to know if that’s true or not and if I should stop??

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

There is a lot of emerging data on endocrine disrupting chemicals--and the big offenders in antibacterial soaps are triclosan, triclocarban and butyl paraben. Do not to panic!! It's impossible to completely avoid exposure to these chemicals--a good goal is to reduce avoidable exposures. So just take a quick look at labels before you buy soaps and cosmetics, instead steering toward natural products if you want to be as cautious as possible. In good news, the Food and Drug Administration are beginning to re-examine the safety of the compounds, and in light of this, some manufacturers, including Johnson & Johnson, are voluntarily phasing out the use of the antimicrobials.

[@janinedear-barlow]

Just great, my mum is covered in stretch marks. To the point where it couldn't be any worse.

[@ally20111]

Where can you print a free birth plan?

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

I don't actually know/haven't looked, but am planning an episode about birth plans in general and will see if I can find anything for that episode!! If not, maybe I should make one that you all could print to think through things!! Thanks for the idea!

[@ally20111]

@@TheDoctorsBjorkman that would be amazing

[@suenwilliams-palmer8524]

I’ve been rubbing oils,creams and butters like hell and the stretch marks are still coming in.

[@mermaidarabella9798]

I've read that exfoliating/body scrub helps a lot before applying oils and butters, because it gets rid of dead skin cells that prevent oils to get deeper into the skin.. Have you tried it? I made a brown cane sugar - olive oil body scrub and I'm hoping it will work 😅

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

Oh I feel you and wish there was a magic potion--but there just isn't. Up to 90% of women get stretch marks, so you are NOT alone. Whether or not you get them is largely genetic, so you could ask your mom or your sister how it was for them. Often they fade after pregnancy, and there are more options to treat them once baby is out. BUT. Remember, you are GROWING A HUMAN and you earned those stripes. It is nothing to be ashamed of. Your body is AMAZING.

[@romulusthemainecoon3047]

Just see it as self-care, and not actually preventative. Unfortunately stretch marks are genetic! Exfoliate (Dove Rice Milk and Shea Body Scrub is GREAT) and moisturize, that's all you can really do.

[@paulajoybartolome783]

Im currently 8 weeks is it normal to have some right and sometimes left pelvic pain sometimes.?

[@kristineb3375]

This happened to me during my first tri and early second tri. Mostly hurts on the left side. Everything was normal during my monthly obygyn checkups.

[@motherofcats8502]

I am in second trimestre pregnant and i have a huge bump 😂

[@TheDoctorsBjorkman]

And that is totally okay. Everyone carries differently and it's all beautiful!

[@sometimesyaya5110]

I wish they let me bring in my partner. 😩😩😩

[@allisonkemper5533]

I’m waiting for this to change. Our entire household is fully vaccinated. Also waiting for local hospital to allow doulas again. At this point, the precautions are no longer statistically supported if partners and doulas, etc, are all vaccinated...

[@andrealangley8008]

Moms please keep yur weight in check and lube your belly, boobs hips and thighs 3xaday with baby oil. This will at least minimize your stretch Mark's if not prevent but you must be consistent. Please just "don't do anything" because "its just genetics" bc you will regret it.