@@KateLate____ unfortunately my little sibling’s heart didn’t develop correctly (likely because my mom is in her mid 30s and my family has a history of issues with childbirth) but she and my stepdad are planning on adopting soon so I’m still researching so that I do everything right
@@BeanKallyi’m so so sorry. it’s very possible to get pregnant at an older age i hope she doesn’t feel discouraged now:( i’m an only child, my mom had me at 39, labor was 30 hours and i was born breeched a few weeks early but i was perfectly healthy with no issues to me her, good luck to ur family u guys are so incredibly strong❤
I really appreciate the fact that even an obgyn is nervous and can feel overwhelmed preparing for a baby. It reassures me that I’m going to be just fine 🥰
I had six boys. They're now 26 to 15, including a set of twins. You'll get it and go with what baby tells you. I nursed mine all the time for at least a year, but it was easy for me. You can never love a baby too much. Trust your instincts and medical knowledge in your cases. Don't overthink it. Each baby is who they are and will need different things. Enjoy their tinyness; it goes by way too fast.
Having trouble with back sleeping with a 1 month old, and no sleep for mommy because I am constantly up watching her out of fear of her choking. Any advice?
I have never ever heard anyone suggest just putting the baby down and letting them cry for 5 minutes while you recoup. That is the best advice on the planet, I'm so happy this was mentioned. I think sometimes people just need a second, just in that moment, to relax and breath and get themselves together before they lose it. Thank you so much for this suggestion. I think it will be a life saver for me when I decide to start my family. Sometimes you just need to breathe and being told it's ok to just set them down for a minute in a safe place while you just collect yourself is such a simple thing that definitely needs to be said.
This is my advice for my friends as they consider having children. If you’re noticing you’re losing control of your own emotions, if you’re feeling extremely frustrated and just need a moment, put the baby down in a safe place like their crib, and walk away for a moment. Breathe and calm down, take a few sips of your maybe lukewarm coffee and come back. Baby will be okay and you’re taking note of your own emotional state in order to keep you both healthy. It has to be talked about more!
There was a more toxic version on this tip circulating not that long ago. With the belief that attending to babies spoil them so you need to ignore them entirely.
@@whoknows322 Well yeah, you’re just meant to put them down to collect yourself so you don’t get so frustrated that you end up doing something you can’t take back, either to yourself or the baby. If you find you’re setting them down more often than holding them and things are too overwhelming most of the time, it definitely could be postpartum depression or it could just be exhaustion and you need a real break. My family has just begun, we haven’t hit the 2 week purple crying phase yet, I don’t imagine I’ll have to use this, but I certainly will if necessary. I have help right now, but my husband has to go back to work sometime.
One of my friends told me that there’s no shame in wearing earplugs. So I wear them! Even to bed. They’re not good enough to cover baby’s cries, but they cover the little coos and make the cries not as awful to hear. Anything that allows you to safely and properly care for your child while maintaining sanity is a win!
I’m 36 weeks pregnant and realizing how much i don’t know about taking care of babies. So, i’ve been reading and watching so much about the first year of a baby’s life. Thanks for this.
Just in case anyone is worried about this: your doctor will not take away your baby if you tell them you might have post partum depression. You calling and asking for help is a sign you are a *good* mother, because taking care of mom = taking care of baby. Your doctors won't judge you, they will be happy they can help you.
@@marceldeac1876 That's not true. There would have to be something severely going wrong for the state to get involved and take away your baby. And if they do, they're probably giving it back to you as soon as possible.
@@saschamayer4050 yes but base on my experience from last week- just delivered ( this is my husbands account) at Jamaica hospital , in shitty NYC after refusing stupid Vitamin K shot we were threatened that the baby will not be discharged if we don’t accept it, they harassed us many times about that crap, such a ugly bad experience for our long waited rainbow baby. I will never use that hospital again- NY 😈👎
You have no idea how encouraging this is ❤️❤️❤️ I’m currently 17 weeks pregnant, with a little boy. We are beyond excited but completely clueless. Thankyou so much for these videos !!!! 💕💕💕💕
Thank you soo much for this video! I unfortunately lost my mother 4 years ago and this is my first experience as a parent. I'm excited but also very nervous cause I literally feel as if I don't know anything. Thank you for reassuring us that its okay and theres alot of space for us mom-to-be(s) to learn and grow. ❤ Wishing you a safe pregnancy journey too!
Day 3 of having the baby and the hardest part is the lack of sleep. Wife was contracting for four days before going into labor. In the hospital so far the amount of doctors and nurses coming in/Baby feeding/crying we’ve less than 6 hours of sleep in like 5-6 days
My baby is due February 2022 so this was VERY needed. I'm worried I'll do everything wrong but the advice and information in this is vital, thank you!!
Another thing about the car seat. Check with your local firestation. If they have a certified person on their staff they can often do a car seat check to make sure it's secured properly and to ensure the baby has the correct seat for their size (meaning you can get checked again as the baby grows)
That’s kind of a myth. My mother told me about it too but when you look it up and try to find local places they don’t do it. It’s more common for hospitals to do it
@@duh407 huh. Well in that case pardon my ignorance. I was just told that from a family friend (never actually looked into it unfortunately. Also my fault for commenting without looking into it) but at the hospital the nurses specifically told us they can't even look at the car seat (by that I mean the base) to see if it was installed properly due to it being a liability for the hospital.
@@entelliki1244 yeah it’s understandable i only know it’s not a thing because my mom was telling me the same thing my whole pregnancy then i looked into it and couldn’t do it. :/
It's also alright to deny a lot of visitors in the first few weeks, if you don't want them to come. Take your time, the health of the mom, the baby and their bonding are paramount. 🙂👍 If they persist, send them a couple of photos and a date in the future where you might be fine with a visit. Also, anybody who come to visit in the first few months should bring food for themselves and for the family. They shouldn't expect to be catered or entertained in any way, duh. 🤪
Funny story about the car seat extra fabric issue. The 1st injury I ever experienced in life was whiplash because someone rear-ended my mom, I was in a snow suit because it was late November in Michigan and I just Slipped She made a point of telling new parents about this so they didn't do that to their baby
After watching sooo many videos an searching on Google.. I actually feel better, I have been doing nothing but stress over what I need to know. Being a first time mom is definitely scary.. you may not see this but I just wanna say thank you . I'm currently 37 weeks so I'm trying to make sure I got everything down packed an this helped out alot!
Thank you so much for letting us know this was helpful for you. You are most certainly not alone being anxious about caring for you little one that is on its way- we were nervous too! You’re going to do great and learn so much along the way. Good luck and congratulations!
Just a note: I’m from Ontario, Canada and we actually do have to bring everything for our babies to the hospital. Diaper, wipes, etc. included. You can buy these supplies at the hospital if you absolutely need them but it’s at a hugely inflated price and the hospital actually tells people to bring it themselves.
From Alberta and they provided everything as well (come on Ontario get it together lol) We brought a few things to have but hospital was awesome and took care of everything while we were there.
I had baby blues 3 days post partum, but then things weren't getting better as weeks went by and turned into months, i found out i had post natal depression. That was with my first baby in 2016. I recovered and am now 30 weeks pregnant with 3rd baby.
Questions: Carseats: 1. If you get a hand-me-down infant carseat (the kind that is not convertible, clicks into your stroller, and is only usable for baby's first 5-6 mos) from someone who got it brand new in the last 2-3 years, is that okay to use as long as it is not past its manufacturer expiration date? Asking because carseats are one of the pricier newborn items (for good reason) and an expense that some new parents may need to weigh in relation to other baby necessities. So getting a good condition, non-expired, infant seat second hand might give a little breathing room to cash strapped parents who could use a little time to save up for a convertible infant-to-toddler size seat. 2. What if you don't drive or have a car? Like, you're literally going to walk out of the hospital directly to public transit to take your baby home? Still can't leave the hospital without a carseat?? This has been very different (in my experience) from country to country. For example, in many Asian countries its expected that most people will use public transit and carseats are not required by law when riding in taxis, so they're more of a suggestion than a necessity (unless you do have your own car, which is not so common in most places in Japan or HK, for instance). What say you? Safe Sleep: What about babies that bedshare? Can you please outline the Safe Sleep Seven & give guidance on Safe bedsharing practices? Even parents who have no intention of bedsharing will inevitably bring their baby into their bed for a nighttime feed & then fall asleep: or fall asleep feeding/holding baby in a chair or in the sofa. What can parents do to set up a safe shared sleeping environment to be prepared for the event that they may unintentionally fall asleep with baby in their bed or in their arms elsewhere?
I am currently 27 weeks pregnant and have just been stressing out about it since this will be my first pregnancy. This honestly helped me calm down a bit. I really appreciate this video🖤
So much time spent feeding! I tracked feeds from weeks 2-3 and spent 6.5hrs average each day just breastfeeding over 10-12 feeds. Add in burping time and thats a full time job!
Great video...parenting is tough and it helps to hear these types of videos! Only thing I always worry about is him sleeping, feel like I’m ALWAYS checking up on him to make sure he is ok.
I have been preparing and trying to do a lot of research before I have my little one in 2 weeks. I have been watching you guys and I’ve been learning a lot! Thank you so much for answering all of our questions! 🙌🏽
At 10:20 I stepped away from my computer but kept the sound going. I heard "You're supposed to boil these fuckers for five minutes before you actually use them!" I was like - wow! She's knowledgable AND funny! And then I rewound it and you said "suckers." LMAO
We try to keep it reasonable for RUclips... but feel free to read between the lines. 🤣 We think we're pretty funny too, but don't always get to show it.
Sleep is the key. How much time should the baby sleep depending on the age. Child should sleep daily: Newborn babies up to 20 hours If they are 0-12 months - 15-18 hours 1-3 years - 12-14 hours 3-6 years - 11-12 hours 6-12 years - 10-11 hours 8-9 hours - over 12 (some children need a lot more sleep during adolescence) Healthy sleep is most important either for Children and adults to function normally. While children are asleep they improve their memory and remember more what they learned during the day. They process information and emotions. Healthy sleep has regenerative benefits and reduces the risk of overweight and obesity.
I'm currently 27 weeks and expecting a boy in March. I have a feeling my husband is going to be so adorable with him and all this info really really helps!
Thanks for mentioning that! It’s funny that at the hospital we almost exclusively use Celsius but then switch to the US Standard system when talking to patients. If newborn baby has a temp above 38c, give your pediatrician a call!
Thank you so much for making these videos! It really helps to have a credible source of information online. Also very comforting to know that as a new parent, you aren't going to have all the answers right away. :)
QUESTION? What is your opinion on baby swings? Looking forward to being a grandmother soon. I love watching your videos and now my expecting daughter watches too.
Promote how important is maternity leave for mothers in America , don’t expect every single mom to be stay at home mom having all the time in the world. That’s important too in the world of mothers and children. There’s nothing better to have 1 to 2 years of mother and child time.
Pee atleast 3 times might be after every feed Poop color Yellow green black in first couple of days is fine Sleep on back with no extra toys or accesories should be empty crib Umblical cord care: leave or alone only keep it dry and clean Keep it out of diaper Vaginal discharge white or blood is normal Circumscion Carseats facing back and proper installation When to call dr: Missed two feeds? Extra sleepy? check temp Best is rectally underarm Less then 3 wet diapers Before handling must wash hands Use masks if have flu or any contagious disease Mental wellbeing Take 5mins of crying put baby down in safe place take 5mins break & get back
This has been so informational and life saving. Thank you so much! Expecting baby boy in January. I’m less nervous watching your videos. Binge watching all of them
this video.. thankyou! im expected in august and my general practitioner (also pediatritician) has been un available for 2+ weeks due to extreemly bussy scheduel... i LOVe finding these kind of vids on here from actual doctors with details and needed info o-o its been amazing to lissen to and note down things to look out for. thankyou so much!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THESE VIDEOS. The professional information is reassuring, instead of hearing it from the opinion/beliefs of a blogger(although im sure they have good knowledge/tips too).
From a developmental pov, what's best for the baby to sleep in: a swaddle (keeping arms tight) or a sleeping bag (allows movement of all body parts without scratches) ?
There isn't an exact answer because some babes just don't like a certain way. But the idea to swaddle your newborn with the arms close to the body to reduce startle reflex so the newborn is less likely to wake up.
As a mother I would say don't ever touch your child when you're ANGRY because you could be angry about something else and take it out on the child. In addition, you might be too angry and you might hurt the child.
can you put up a video of how early to take appointments with pediatricians for your baby? If you set up with a pediatrician after the child is born, will they see them quick enough for day 3 of life visit etc?
I love your guys’ content and the part at the end about it being OK to let your baby cry for five minutes will actually make a huge difference to my day even though my baby doesn’t cry very much, when she does, I feel like I’m failing and it’s really hard emotionally. Definitely disappointed in your stance on vaccines, but I still appreciate your channel! On that note, can you provide a list of all of the ingredients in all of the vaccines you are saying are absolutely necessary? Along with that, the information from the CDC website about how toxic and dangerous most of those ingredients are. At least that way the parents watching this can know the dangers of vaccines along with the fact that you recommend them and they can make an informed decision based on the ingredients and not just that two doctors along with others recommend them. Thanks!
Speaking of carseats, what are your thoughts on the absolute baby essentials? I'd be curious to see what your thoughts are now vs. after the baby is here!
Ooooh me too! We just filmed a nursery tour with what we thought were the “essentials” that we will release in 2 weeks-but I think we will totally re-edit and release again after she shows up!!
@@TheDoctorsBjorkman Yay, can't wait! I have really been enjoying your videos 😁 hopefully going to be a first time mom here soon! (Waiting until the pandemic calms down a bit more)
I had whooping cough few years ago - that was super rough. And my doctors didn’t diagnose it until two months later because I was still sick. Nasty stuff. If not for current meds I wouldn’t have survive it.
Thank you so much for all of these tips, definitely good to be able to watch these videos before the baby actually arrives (in my case in roughly months, yey :) as I have a feeling there won't be much time to sit down and put RUclips on once the little one is there..! ;) Best of luck everyone xxx
How do you know signs of RSV right away because my first full term pregnancy my infant son who was 7 months old I found him having a febrile seizure and we rushed him to hospital the doctor said he had temper of 107 and that’s how we found out he had severe RSV he passed away at 7 months old 1 year im now pregnant in my second trimester with my pregnancy I need know how make sure my current baby doesn’t get sick
I have fast let down .. only position that works is side lying position … Other positions he has coughing, choking while feeding…. I was suggested to bottle feed .. but side lying position works well..
New mom to be in 2 day's here. I have a dumb question... will I be able to diet and exercise after birth? Will this impact breastmilk? Should I wait and if so, how long? 😐
I still have to think about scandinavia for example Finnland. They give out a baby Box for every mother and the babies sleep in those boxes with a blanket. To my information Finnland has one of the lowest sids rates worldwide.
We haven’t don’t a while topic on PNVs but we talked about them in a few of our early episodes. One good spot to look is our Get Pregnant ‘FAST’ episode. ruclips.net/video/4Wnte1pmNg0/видео.html Check out 4:04 & 5:05
Hi, firstly thanks for this video! So useful, I'm pregnant with my first baby miracle and as someone who has never ever taken care of any baby/child, have no experience it's really important to check some information before the baby is here. Can I ask, you said the bed should be empty. I understand that, but what is your opinion on baby nest? Is it safe? Thank you so much!♥️
From everything I’ve read, nests are not safe for use in the crib. The FDA recommends against them as they are a suffocation/SIDS danger. www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/do-not-use-infant-sleep-positioners-due-risk-suffocation
i do not have a car , what is the safest way to bring baby from hospital to home? I am planning by Taxi, but is it fine just having my wife to have the baby in her arms until we arrive home?
You'd still need a car seat, the hospital will ask to see it if you're getting home via a vehicle, some hospitals will check it's not expired too. Could you ask a friend to borrow theirs?
"The most important rule for care of the intact penis is to never forcibly retract the foreskin. Forcible retraction means having to overcome resistance to retract the foreskin. There is never a medical indication for forceful retraction - not for examination, not for catheterization, not to check for nor to ‘help’ with retractability. To do so can lead to serious harm. To understand correct care of the foreskin (prepuce), it is necessary to understand the normal development of the intact penis. As the prepuce develops in utero, the inner foreskin and the glans share a common cell layer, termed the balano-preputial lamina, which firmly attaches the inner foreskin to the glans. Fusion of the inner prepuce to the glans is the normal state at birth and during the early years of life. Additionally, the outlet of the foreskin is naturally non-elastic in childhood. The tight, fused foreskin protects the infant’s glans and urinary opening during the diaper years. It is inappropriate to characterize the balano-preputial attachment as ‘adhesions,’ or to diagnose this normal state of non-retractability as ‘phimosis,’ both of which terms incorrectly imply pathology (thus putting the child at risk for unnecessary interventions). As the intact penis develops, two processes occur naturally, over a variable period of time, by which the foreskin eventually becomes retractile: the separation of the inner foreskin from the glans, and the loosening of the foreskin’s opening. The assertion that most intact boys are (or should be) retractable by age 3 or age 5 is commonly found in the medical literature. This information is incorrect and has, unfortunately, been the basis for a great deal of erroneous advice and unnecessary treatment to this day. It comes from a study published nearly 70 years ago by British pediatrician Douglas Gairdner. At that time, it was believed, incorrectly, that the foreskin should be retractable within days after birth. Because a non-retractable foreskin was then also thought to be a source of a multitude of problems, young English boys were commonly subjected to dilating procedures and forced retraction by physicians, and parents were advised to forcibly retract the foreskin. In the late 1940s, Gairdner examined 300 intact English boys from birth to 5 years of age, and found that only 50% were fully retractable by age 1, but that by age 3, 90% were fully retractable, and 92% by age 5. Gairdner’s study showed that it was normal for babies not to be retractable, and made the case for eliminating unnecessary interventions and circumcisions in young children based on the previous misunderstandings. However, because the study was done on a population likely to have been subjected to premature forced retraction, the ages found for retractability were almost certainly abnormally early. Nevertheless - and despite the fact that Gairdner’s results have never been duplicated - these numbers entered into the medical literature as the definitive information on the normal age of retractability. Thus a new (and again falsely early) ‘deadline’ for retractability was set at 3-5 years, with the implication that those not retractable by such an age were in need of medical attention, a notion that persists even into the 21st century. Since 1968, multiple studies (from countries where retraction by parents or medical professionals is not performed, and tracking development over a longer period of time) have found a much later age distribution of retractability. These studies have found the average age at full retractability to be about age 10, that is, half of all boys fully retractable by 10, half not yet so. They also show that the vast majority of intact boys become fully retractable by the end of adolescence, without any need for outside intervention (no need for parents to “push it back a little every day” to “help” it become retractable), and with no negative hygienic consequences. One study suggests that the processes leading to retractability may continue into early adulthood. Many modern medical texts and journal articles have yet to adequately acknowledge these findings, however, and still cite Gairdner’s 3 to 5 year data (or even earlier) as the expected norm." -Doctors Opposing Circumcision “The only thing you need to care for an intact boy is a ruler to smack the hand of anyone who tries to retract him.” Allen L. Neese, M.D.
This couple has been taught outdated, false information about the average age that a foreskin will naturally separate from the glans. Such misinformed advice will lead parents to inadvertently harm their children. The only person that should retract a boy's foreskin is the boy himself when the foreskin is ready to be retracted. Telling parents that their son should be fully retractable by the age of 2 is recklessly ignorant. In other words: DOCS LEARN BAD THING. DOCS SAY BAD THING. BAD THING HURT KIDS. LEARN BETTER THINGS. NO HURT KIDS.
So diaper doesn't cover the umbilical cord, however what about when you put clothes on the baby, the clothes will cover their belly button so is that fine?
Thank you so much! I’m 12, so obviously no where near being a mom, but my mom is expecting and I want to be as prepared as possible to help :D
You're going to be the best big sibling! My sister was 12 when I was born, and I felt like she was a second mum to me!
@@KateLate____ unfortunately my little sibling’s heart didn’t develop correctly (likely because my mom is in her mid 30s and my family has a history of issues with childbirth) but she and my stepdad are planning on adopting soon so I’m still researching so that I do everything right
@@BeanKally oh I'm so sorry, your poor family.
You're going to be the best big sister ever ❤
@@BeanKallyi’m so so sorry. it’s very possible to get pregnant at an older age i hope she doesn’t feel discouraged now:( i’m an only child, my mom had me at 39, labor was 30 hours and i was born breeched a few weeks early but i was perfectly healthy with no issues to me her, good luck to ur family u guys are so incredibly strong❤
I really appreciate the fact that even an obgyn is nervous and can feel overwhelmed preparing for a baby. It reassures me that I’m going to be just fine 🥰
I had six boys. They're now 26 to 15, including a set of twins. You'll get it and go with what baby tells you. I nursed mine all the time for at least a year, but it was easy for me. You can never love a baby too much. Trust your instincts and medical knowledge in your cases. Don't overthink it. Each baby is who they are and will need different things. Enjoy their tinyness; it goes by way too fast.
SIX BOYS! You must legit be superwoman! Teach me everything lol. We are working so hard to enjoy her tinyness and it is wonderful.
Having trouble with back sleeping with a 1 month old, and no sleep for mommy because I am constantly up watching her out of fear of her choking. Any advice?
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I have never ever heard anyone suggest just putting the baby down and letting them cry for 5 minutes while you recoup. That is the best advice on the planet, I'm so happy this was mentioned. I think sometimes people just need a second, just in that moment, to relax and breath and get themselves together before they lose it. Thank you so much for this suggestion. I think it will be a life saver for me when I decide to start my family. Sometimes you just need to breathe and being told it's ok to just set them down for a minute in a safe place while you just collect yourself is such a simple thing that definitely needs to be said.
This is my advice for my friends as they consider having children. If you’re noticing you’re losing control of your own emotions, if you’re feeling extremely frustrated and just need a moment, put the baby down in a safe place like their crib, and walk away for a moment. Breathe and calm down, take a few sips of your maybe lukewarm coffee and come back. Baby will be okay and you’re taking note of your own emotional state in order to keep you both healthy. It has to be talked about more!
There was a more toxic version on this tip circulating not that long ago. With the belief that attending to babies spoil them so you need to ignore them entirely.
If you do it to long kids get reactive attachment disorders
@@whoknows322 Well yeah, you’re just meant to put them down to collect yourself so you don’t get so frustrated that you end up doing something you can’t take back, either to yourself or the baby. If you find you’re setting them down more often than holding them and things are too overwhelming most of the time, it definitely could be postpartum depression or it could just be exhaustion and you need a real break. My family has just begun, we haven’t hit the 2 week purple crying phase yet, I don’t imagine I’ll have to use this, but I certainly will if necessary. I have help right now, but my husband has to go back to work sometime.
One of my friends told me that there’s no shame in wearing earplugs. So I wear them! Even to bed. They’re not good enough to cover baby’s cries, but they cover the little coos and make the cries not as awful to hear. Anything that allows you to safely and properly care for your child while maintaining sanity is a win!
I’m 36 weeks pregnant and realizing how much i don’t know about taking care of babies. So, i’ve been reading and watching so much about the first year of a baby’s life. Thanks for this.
I love how he continues to look at his wife whom is going through pregnancy, while explaining what to expect after pregnancy ❤❤
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Just in case anyone is worried about this: your doctor will not take away your baby if you tell them you might have post partum depression. You calling and asking for help is a sign you are a *good* mother, because taking care of mom = taking care of baby. Your doctors won't judge you, they will be happy they can help you.
And if they do judge you, get another doctor. 😉
but why takes chances though? in western nordic European countries they do though, ANY sign of anything... the baby is gone!!
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That's not true.
There would have to be something severely going wrong for the state to get involved and take away your baby. And if they do, they're probably giving it back to you as soon as possible.
@@saschamayer4050 yes but base on my experience from last week- just delivered ( this is my husbands account) at Jamaica hospital , in shitty NYC after refusing stupid Vitamin K shot we were threatened that the baby will not be discharged if we don’t accept it, they harassed us many times about that crap, such a ugly bad experience for our long waited rainbow baby. I will never use that hospital again- NY 😈👎
Why did you refuse the vitamin k shot? It's quite an important one....
You have no idea how encouraging this is ❤️❤️❤️ I’m currently 17 weeks pregnant, with a little boy. We are beyond excited but completely clueless. Thankyou so much for these videos !!!! 💕💕💕💕
Get allllllll the sleep you can while pregnant!! Second week in my baby feeds every 1.5-2 hrs for most of the day it’s crazy
@@summerviator5966 and this includes overnight. I promise you wont sleep for 2-3 hours inbetween it doesn’t work. Be strong and enjoy!
How is your 1 year old doing was anything harder than you thought? I’m about to be a dad for the first time 😅
I am 37yo. and 13 weeks with my 1st baby. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! ❤
Thank you soo much for this video! I unfortunately lost my mother 4 years ago and this is my first experience as a parent. I'm excited but also very nervous cause I literally feel as if I don't know anything. Thank you for reassuring us that its okay and theres alot of space for us mom-to-be(s) to learn and grow. ❤ Wishing you a safe pregnancy journey too!
Day 3 of having the baby and the hardest part is the lack of sleep. Wife was contracting for four days before going into labor. In the hospital so far the amount of doctors and nurses coming in/Baby feeding/crying we’ve less than 6 hours of sleep in like 5-6 days
My baby is due February 2022 so this was VERY needed. I'm worried I'll do everything wrong but the advice and information in this is vital, thank you!!
Are you and baby doing good? Congrats 🎉
Another thing about the car seat. Check with your local firestation. If they have a certified person on their staff they can often do a car seat check to make sure it's secured properly and to ensure the baby has the correct seat for their size (meaning you can get checked again as the baby grows)
That’s kind of a myth. My mother told me about it too but when you look it up and try to find local places they don’t do it. It’s more common for hospitals to do it
@@duh407 huh. Well in that case pardon my ignorance. I was just told that from a family friend (never actually looked into it unfortunately. Also my fault for commenting without looking into it) but at the hospital the nurses specifically told us they can't even look at the car seat (by that I mean the base) to see if it was installed properly due to it being a liability for the hospital.
@@entelliki1244 yeah it’s understandable i only know it’s not a thing because my mom was telling me the same thing my whole pregnancy then i looked into it and couldn’t do it. :/
It's also alright to deny a lot of visitors in the first few weeks, if you don't want them to come.
Take your time, the health of the mom, the baby and their bonding are paramount. 🙂👍
If they persist, send them a couple of photos and a date in the future where you might be fine with a visit. Also, anybody who come to visit in the first few months should bring food for themselves and for the family. They shouldn't expect to be catered or entertained in any way, duh. 🤪
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Just had a baby girl, and this video answered all of my immediate pressing questions. Thank you and congratulations!
Funny story about the car seat extra fabric issue. The 1st injury I ever experienced in life was whiplash because someone rear-ended my mom, I was in a snow suit because it was late November in Michigan and I just
Slipped
She made a point of telling new parents about this so they didn't do that to their baby
I’m a 31yr old expecting my first in 4 weeks and just started researching lol and these videos are the best. Thank you guys
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Currently 21st weeks pregnant. Thank you for these videos, I’ve learnt so much from watching them!
After watching sooo many videos an searching on Google.. I actually feel better, I have been doing nothing but stress over what I need to know. Being a first time mom is definitely scary.. you may not see this but I just wanna say thank you . I'm currently 37 weeks so I'm trying to make sure I got everything down packed an this helped out alot!
Thank you so much for letting us know this was helpful for you. You are most certainly not alone being anxious about caring for you little one that is on its way- we were nervous too!
You’re going to do great and learn so much along the way. Good luck and congratulations!
Just a note: I’m from Ontario, Canada and we actually do have to bring everything for our babies to the hospital. Diaper, wipes, etc. included. You can buy these supplies at the hospital if you absolutely need them but it’s at a hugely inflated price and the hospital actually tells people to bring it themselves.
Yeah, also beverages and snacks are way overpriced at clinics! Better bring them yourself. 😉👍
Same thing in the Caribbean. I'm in Jamaica and you have to bring it all with you
Same in Ireland - bring everything you need for the baby!
I'm in BC and we get all of that included during the stay :)
From Alberta and they provided everything as well (come on Ontario get it together lol) We brought a few things to have but hospital was awesome and took care of everything while we were there.
First time mum here at 38.5 weeks this video helped me a lot! You know how the saying goes you don’t know what you need to know
Can there be a more in depth video on the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression? Love these videos, so informative!
Yes! I think a video on baby blues and PPD would be great!
I think it has to do with a time frame? If it lasts longer than X amount of weeks it's more serious
If it’s a problem you need to see a therapists that can hear you in person to tailor to your unique situation
I had baby blues 3 days post partum, but then things weren't getting better as weeks went by and turned into months, i found out i had post natal depression. That was with my first baby in 2016. I recovered and am now 30 weeks pregnant with 3rd baby.
Mama Doctor Jones had one on RUclips ^^
Currently nursing my 2-week old baby while watching this video 😊
Awwww congrats! That's so awesome. Hopefully everything is going well and you're loving all that time with little baby. 😊
Questions:
Carseats:
1. If you get a hand-me-down infant carseat (the kind that is not convertible, clicks into your stroller, and is only usable for baby's first 5-6 mos) from someone who got it brand new in the last 2-3 years, is that okay to use as long as it is not past its manufacturer expiration date? Asking because carseats are one of the pricier newborn items (for good reason) and an expense that some new parents may need to weigh in relation to other baby necessities. So getting a good condition, non-expired, infant seat second hand might give a little breathing room to cash strapped parents who could use a little time to save up for a convertible infant-to-toddler size seat.
2. What if you don't drive or have a car? Like, you're literally going to walk out of the hospital directly to public transit to take your baby home? Still can't leave the hospital without a carseat?? This has been very different (in my experience) from country to country. For example, in many Asian countries its expected that most people will use public transit and carseats are not required by law when riding in taxis, so they're more of a suggestion than a necessity (unless you do have your own car, which is not so common in most places in Japan or HK, for instance). What say you?
Safe Sleep: What about babies that bedshare? Can you please outline the Safe Sleep Seven & give guidance on Safe bedsharing practices? Even parents who have no intention of bedsharing will inevitably bring their baby into their bed for a nighttime feed & then fall asleep: or fall asleep feeding/holding baby in a chair or in the sofa. What can parents do to set up a safe shared sleeping environment to be prepared for the event that they may unintentionally fall asleep with baby in their bed or in their arms elsewhere?
I am 4 weeks pregnant and am already binge watching every single video of your channel!!! great content!
I am currently 27 weeks pregnant and have just been stressing out about it since this will be my first pregnancy. This honestly helped me calm down a bit. I really appreciate this video🖤
You’re going to be a great mom ❤ don’t worry too much 🥰
As a first time dad (girl dad). This video gave me a lot of information. So glad I found it!
I’m one day away from 37 weeks pregnant with our first, a girl. She’s due on Christmas 🎄🤰🏼 so just about 2-3 weeks to go
How's it going? :)
@@panicstation7 pretty good, lost my mucus plug right at 38 weeks a few days ago. So she’ll probably come any day now :)
@@thehumblepeach9018 good luck!! I'm 35w 4d. No contractions or anything yet... I suppose that's a good thing 😅
I will be a first time mom in a few days. Thank you guys for this video! 😊
Check in!
How's it going?
Same!
I am 29 weeks pregnant . And your videos are very helpful ❤
Got your Baby? ❤
Thank you for taking the time to help new moms! Best wishes for a healthy happy little pink bundle!💖💖
You’re so very welcome! It has been so wonderful to get such positive feedback like this on our videos.
Thank you for sharing!
So much time spent feeding! I tracked feeds from weeks 2-3 and spent 6.5hrs average each day just breastfeeding over 10-12 feeds. Add in burping time and thats a full time job!
I’m a postpartum doula and NCS and with you is a plus, I’ve learned more and videos are interactive, thank you!
Great video...parenting is tough and it helps to hear these types of videos! Only thing I always worry about is him sleeping, feel like I’m ALWAYS checking up on him to make sure he is ok.
I have been preparing and trying to do a lot of research before I have my little one in 2 weeks. I have been watching you guys and I’ve been learning a lot! Thank you so much for answering all of our questions! 🙌🏽
You are so welcome! Sending you smooth labor vibes. Can’t wait for you to meet your little one so soon!! Good luck mama!
I’m having my first baby in a couple of months and this helped me so much
Thank you! My husband and I are expecting our first child, a son! Thank you for the advice! We will continue to watch all of your videos!
Good luck!!
At 10:20 I stepped away from my computer but kept the sound going. I heard "You're supposed to boil these fuckers for five minutes before you actually use them!" I was like - wow! She's knowledgable AND funny! And then I rewound it and you said "suckers." LMAO
We try to keep it reasonable for RUclips... but feel free to read between the lines. 🤣
We think we're pretty funny too, but don't always get to show it.
If I were a newborn and I had the chance to pick my parents, these two would definitely be on the top of that list :D
22 year old about to be mom this helps a lot! Also super interested in becoming a PA working in peds so good from both standpoints thanks!
My baby is 6 days old, he poops along every feeding 😊, it got me worried but this video has given me much relief 😊 thank you
Sleep is the key. How much time should the baby sleep depending on the age. Child should sleep daily:
Newborn babies up to 20 hours
If they are 0-12 months - 15-18 hours
1-3 years - 12-14 hours
3-6 years - 11-12 hours
6-12 years - 10-11 hours
8-9 hours - over 12 (some children need a lot more sleep during adolescence)
Healthy sleep is most important either for Children and adults to function normally. While children are asleep they improve their memory and remember more what they learned during the day. They process information and emotions. Healthy sleep has regenerative benefits and reduces the risk of overweight and obesity.
I'm currently 27 weeks and expecting a boy in March. I have a feeling my husband is going to be so adorable with him and all this info really really helps!
Loving your videos! A tip that I love seeing is when the temp is on Celsius on the screen for us internationals 😁
Thanks for mentioning that! It’s funny that at the hospital we almost exclusively use Celsius but then switch to the US Standard system when talking to patients.
If newborn baby has a temp above 38c, give your pediatrician a call!
Thank you so much for making these videos! It really helps to have a credible source of information online. Also very comforting to know that as a new parent, you aren't going to have all the answers right away. :)
QUESTION? What is your opinion on baby swings? Looking forward to being a grandmother soon. I love watching your videos and now my expecting daughter watches too.
Promote how important is maternity leave for mothers in America , don’t expect every single mom to be stay at home mom having all the time in the world. That’s important too in the world of mothers and children. There’s nothing better to have 1 to 2 years of mother and child time.
Pee atleast 3 times might be after every feed
Poop color Yellow green black in first couple of days is fine
Sleep on back with no extra toys or accesories should be empty crib
Umblical cord care: leave or alone only keep it dry and clean
Keep it out of diaper
Vaginal discharge white or blood is normal
Circumscion
Carseats facing back and proper installation
When to call dr:
Missed two feeds?
Extra sleepy? check temp
Best is rectally underarm
Less then 3 wet diapers
Before handling must wash hands
Use masks if have flu or any contagious disease
Mental wellbeing
Take 5mins of crying put baby down in safe place take 5mins break & get back
This has been so informational and life saving. Thank you so much! Expecting baby boy in January. I’m less nervous watching your videos. Binge watching all of them
Having a boy in January as well!
this video.. thankyou! im expected in august and my general practitioner (also pediatritician) has been un available for 2+ weeks due to extreemly bussy scheduel... i LOVe finding these kind of vids on here from actual doctors with details and needed info o-o its been amazing to lissen to and note down things to look out for. thankyou so much!
4 months until she's here I can't wait 🎉
really great video, if there is any must-watch baby videos for first time parents, THIS IS THE ONE.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THESE VIDEOS. The professional information is reassuring, instead of hearing it from the opinion/beliefs of a blogger(although im sure they have good knowledge/tips too).
Thank you for the video. I am a new grandma and will be helping to watch the baby. This refresher is extremely helpful.
From a developmental pov, what's best for the baby to sleep in: a swaddle (keeping arms tight) or a sleeping bag (allows movement of all body parts without scratches) ?
There isn't an exact answer because some babes just don't like a certain way. But the idea to swaddle your newborn with the arms close to the body to reduce startle reflex so the newborn is less likely to wake up.
Should you wake your baby up for feedings if they sleep longer than 2-3hrs?
As a mother I would say don't ever touch your child when you're ANGRY because you could be angry about something else and take it out on the child. In addition, you might be too angry and you might hurt the child.
can you put up a video of how early to take appointments with pediatricians for your baby? If you set up with a pediatrician after the child is born, will they see them quick enough for day 3 of life visit etc?
This is such a life saver!! Thank you for all the details and going in depth in things I hadn’t even considered!
This was so helpful!! Expecting my first child in a matter of weeks! Thanks so much ☺️
I love your guys’ content and the part at the end about it being OK to let your baby cry for five minutes will actually make a huge difference to my day even though my baby doesn’t cry very much, when she does, I feel like I’m failing and it’s really hard emotionally.
Definitely disappointed in your stance on vaccines, but I still appreciate your channel! On that note, can you provide a list of all of the ingredients in all of the vaccines you are saying are absolutely necessary? Along with that, the information from the CDC website about how toxic and dangerous most of those ingredients are. At least that way the parents watching this can know the dangers of vaccines along with the fact that you recommend them and they can make an informed decision based on the ingredients and not just that two doctors along with others recommend them. Thanks!
Been so worried about the straining while pooping...thank you for this
Speaking of carseats, what are your thoughts on the absolute baby essentials? I'd be curious to see what your thoughts are now vs. after the baby is here!
Ooooh me too! We just filmed a nursery tour with what we thought were the “essentials” that we will release in 2 weeks-but I think we will totally re-edit and release again after she shows up!!
@@TheDoctorsBjorkman Yay, can't wait! I have really been enjoying your videos 😁 hopefully going to be a first time mom here soon! (Waiting until the pandemic calms down a bit more)
I had whooping cough few years ago - that was super rough. And my doctors didn’t diagnose it until two months later because I was still sick. Nasty stuff. If not for current meds I wouldn’t have survive it.
Thank you so much for all of these tips, definitely good to be able to watch these videos before the baby actually arrives (in my case in roughly months, yey :) as I have a feeling there won't be much time to sit down and put RUclips on once the little one is there..! ;) Best of luck everyone xxx
Thank you 😢 my girlfriend is having our first I'm so nervous. Thanks for your tips
You guys are doing the Lord's work here. I love credible content
Thanks for the reply on another video! Your videos are amazing and so informative, I just got my BFP on Sat and had my first hcg blood draw today ❤️
CONGRATS!!!!! Such fun and amazing news! 🎉
Do you have any advice on taking a baby home from the hospital in a bus or train instead of a car?
Any safety procedures you'd need to be aware of?
My daughter was born one day ago, exactly one day, two hours and twelve minutes ago. I am going insane
this should have 2000000000 likes, well done, appreciate the help
How do you know signs of RSV right away because my first full term pregnancy my infant son who was 7 months old I found him having a febrile seizure and we rushed him to hospital the doctor said he had temper of 107 and that’s how we found out he had severe RSV he passed away at 7 months old 1 year im now pregnant in my second trimester with my pregnancy I need know how make sure my current baby doesn’t get sick
Great info and so well presented without all the drama. Thanks so much!!
My baby graduated from the nicu today and I’m terrified! Thank you for the info.
This is so informative and helpful! When do you think it’s safe to bring the baby around larger groups of people?
Babies eat a lot! Great. I'm a pediatrician and I completely agree.
I have fast let down .. only position that works is side lying position …
Other positions he has coughing, choking while feeding….
I was suggested to bottle feed ..
but side lying position works well..
I love this video as a upcoming father thank you ❤️🙌🏽
New mom to be in 2 day's here. I have a dumb question... will I be able to diet and exercise after birth? Will this impact breastmilk? Should I wait and if so, how long? 😐
Always love your videos - please can you elaborate on the third trimester vaccination for mom.
I still have to think about scandinavia for example Finnland. They give out a baby Box for every mother and the babies sleep in those boxes with a blanket. To my information Finnland has one of the lowest sids rates worldwide.
Hello,
New to this channel and I am loving it. Thank you for giving such great information to the public
THANK YOU!!! This is saving my life haha I’m 23 weeks myself I needed to know all of this! I don’t really have anyone to ask about all of this 🥰🥰
Please can you do a video on prenatal vitamins, there is so much out there its hard to know what to look for
We haven’t don’t a while topic on PNVs but we talked about them in a few of our early episodes. One good spot to look is our Get Pregnant ‘FAST’ episode.
ruclips.net/video/4Wnte1pmNg0/видео.html
Check out 4:04 & 5:05
I love your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!! Currently 24 weeks with little boy
such a great video. makes me feel a bit less freaked out! FTM due in 3ish weeks!
Congratulations, you received a certificate of suitability from God!!! God said: you are already capable, take care of my son!!!
I learned things! Awesome! Thanks for these baby series!
Hi, firstly thanks for this video! So useful, I'm pregnant with my first baby miracle and as someone who has never ever taken care of any baby/child, have no experience it's really important to check some information before the baby is here.
Can I ask, you said the bed should be empty. I understand that, but what is your opinion on baby nest? Is it safe?
Thank you so much!♥️
From everything I’ve read, nests are not safe for use in the crib. The FDA recommends against them as they are a suffocation/SIDS danger.
www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/do-not-use-infant-sleep-positioners-due-risk-suffocation
What about vitamin D xor breastfeed babies and dimeticone for gassy babies?
I’m Speechless, thanks for all the great information
Thanks for these videos guys. Really helps a lot to prepare for a newborn.
i do not have a car , what is the safest way to bring baby from hospital to home?
I am planning by Taxi, but is it fine just having my wife to have the baby in her arms until we arrive home?
You'd still need a car seat, the hospital will ask to see it if you're getting home via a vehicle, some hospitals will check it's not expired too. Could you ask a friend to borrow theirs?
I’m grateful for your channel
Thank you so much for making these videos and all that you do!!!!
You’re welcome!!! It’s honestly comments like this that give us the motivation to keep making videos - so glad to hear they help. ☺️
Yall are amazing. Love yall. Have you written any books??
When is the best time to circumcise the baby?
Thank you so much for all the tips and advice!
"The most important rule for care of the intact penis is to never forcibly retract the foreskin. Forcible retraction means having to overcome resistance to retract the foreskin. There is never a medical indication for forceful retraction - not for examination, not for catheterization, not to check for nor to ‘help’ with retractability. To do so can lead to serious harm.
To understand correct care of the foreskin (prepuce), it is necessary to understand the normal development of the intact penis.
As the prepuce develops in utero, the inner foreskin and the glans share a common cell layer, termed the balano-preputial lamina, which firmly attaches the inner foreskin to the glans. Fusion of the inner prepuce to the glans is the normal state at birth and during the early years of life. Additionally, the outlet of the foreskin is naturally non-elastic in childhood. The tight, fused foreskin protects the infant’s glans and urinary opening during the diaper years. It is inappropriate to characterize the balano-preputial attachment as ‘adhesions,’ or to diagnose this normal state of non-retractability as ‘phimosis,’ both of which terms incorrectly imply pathology (thus putting the child at risk for unnecessary interventions).
As the intact penis develops, two processes occur naturally, over a variable period of time, by which the foreskin eventually becomes retractile: the separation of the inner foreskin from the glans, and the loosening of the foreskin’s opening.
The assertion that most intact boys are (or should be) retractable by age 3 or age 5 is commonly found in the medical literature. This information is incorrect and has, unfortunately, been the basis for a great deal of erroneous advice and unnecessary treatment to this day. It comes from a study published nearly 70 years ago by British pediatrician Douglas Gairdner. At that time, it was believed, incorrectly, that the foreskin should be retractable within days after birth. Because a non-retractable foreskin was then also thought to be a source of a multitude of problems, young English boys were commonly subjected to dilating procedures and forced retraction by physicians, and parents were advised to forcibly retract the foreskin.
In the late 1940s, Gairdner examined 300 intact English boys from birth to 5 years of age, and found that only 50% were fully retractable by age 1, but that by age 3, 90% were fully retractable, and 92% by age 5. Gairdner’s study showed that it was normal for babies not to be retractable, and made the case for eliminating unnecessary interventions and circumcisions in young children based on the previous misunderstandings. However, because the study was done on a population likely to have been subjected to premature forced retraction, the ages found for retractability were almost certainly abnormally early. Nevertheless - and despite the fact that Gairdner’s results have never been duplicated - these numbers entered into the medical literature as the definitive information on the normal age of retractability. Thus a new (and again falsely early) ‘deadline’ for retractability was set at 3-5 years, with the implication that those not retractable by such an age were in need of medical attention, a notion that persists even into the 21st century.
Since 1968, multiple studies (from countries where retraction by parents or medical professionals is not performed, and tracking development over a longer period of time) have found a much later age distribution of retractability. These studies have found the average age at full retractability to be about age 10, that is, half of all boys fully retractable by 10, half not yet so. They also show that the vast majority of intact boys become fully retractable by the end of adolescence, without any need for outside intervention (no need for parents to “push it back a little every day” to “help” it become retractable), and with no negative hygienic consequences. One study suggests that the processes leading to retractability may continue into early adulthood. Many modern medical texts and journal articles have yet to adequately acknowledge these findings, however, and still cite Gairdner’s 3 to 5 year data (or even earlier) as the expected norm."
-Doctors Opposing Circumcision
“The only thing you need to care for an intact boy is a ruler to smack the hand of anyone who tries to retract him.”
Allen L. Neese, M.D.
I'll take tl;dr for $300.
This couple has been taught outdated, false information about the average age that a foreskin will naturally separate from the glans. Such misinformed advice will lead parents to inadvertently harm their children. The only person that should retract a boy's foreskin is the boy himself when the foreskin is ready to be retracted. Telling parents that their son should be fully retractable by the age of 2 is recklessly ignorant.
In other words: DOCS LEARN BAD THING. DOCS SAY BAD THING. BAD THING HURT KIDS. LEARN BETTER THINGS. NO HURT KIDS.
So diaper doesn't cover the umbilical cord, however what about when you put clothes on the baby, the clothes will cover their belly button so is that fine?
@Jack-fd3gl amen