This video is 3 years old. Any chance of doing a more current Vaccine video? I appreciate all your wonderful videos. I'm a stepmother, never had my own pregnancies. My stepdaughter is going to have our first grandchild. I want to understand what she is going through and will be dealing with in order to better support her. Thank you.
Hi :) could you explain why it’s recommended to be careful with metal intake (eating fish, working with heavy metals etc.) But vaccines are ok? I’m assuming because the pros outweigh the cons?
Hi Mayra & @Mel B! Great question. The quick answer is that the TYPE of mercury in fish and and the kind of mercury in vaccines are different. METHYLmercury is the type of mercury found in certain kinds of fish, and it takes a LONG time for it to be broken down and eliminated from the body. Since it takes a long time to be eliminated, it can build up in your body if you are eating foods with lots of mercury. We know that high levels of methylmercury can be toxic to people, and the developing nervous system of a fetus is known to be particularly vulnerable to methyl mercury! High doses of prenatal exposure to METHYLmercury can result in cognitive deficits, motor skill effects, attention deficits, language skill deficiencies, and decreased learning capacity and memory. So that is why we are so careful about how much and what TYPE of fish you are consuming. Some vaccines contain something called thimerosal. Thimerosal has a small amount of ETHYLmercury in it. Ethylmercury is broken down in the body and cleared VERY quickly! So it doesn't build up like METHYLmercury and cause problems. --->Thimerosal is added to vials of vaccine that contain more than one dose (multi-dose vials) to prevent growth of germs that could potentially enter the vial when when a syringe needle enters a vial as a vaccine is being prepared for administration. Thimerosal is not in ANY pediatric vaccines, and if you were uncomfortable with it being in an adult vaccine, like your flu shot, you could ask for a preservative-free version (which just means it is a single dose vial!) Also, interestingly, the new COVID vaccines do not have ANY mercury in them at all! Hope that was helpful. Let us know if you ever have any other questions.
@@TheDoctorsBjorkman they were referring to metals in general not just thimerosal. What about aluminum? Also they are cleared differently because they bypass the first pass metabolism. Not only that but specific genetic polymorphisms in pathways such as the OAT, glutathione metabolism, metallothioneins, and selenoproteins, are associated with either higher or lower biomarker levels. Also many vaccines contain polysorbate 80 a chemical emulsifier commonly used in many NSAIDS, pain killers and cancer treatments because it opens the blood brain barrier allowing better delivery. Wouldn't this also allow more metals in to the brain? In studies involving rabbits injected with aluminum the metabolism did not demonstrate rapid excretion of these metals as you describe. When injected with aluminum they had only excreted 13% after 28 days with the rest accumulating in the kidneys, spleen, liver, heart, lymph nodes and brain. This whole reply has way too many unmentioned variables. Aluminum is an environmentally abundant and proinflammatory, trivalent metal neurotoxin. Despite this oral consumption has relatively low bioavailability. IM/IV bioavailability on the other hand is extremely high. That's why the FDA regulates IV nutrition concentrations to
Both vaccines available for Tdap in the US say on their inserts that safety and effectiveness has NOT been established for pregnant women. Quite simply, the TDap has not undergone short or long term safety studies for pregnant women and has also been labeled a category C drug which means by definition “Category C: Risk cannot be ruled out. There are no satisfactory studies in pregnant women, but animal studies demonstrated a risk to the fetus; potential benefits of the drug may outweigh the risks.”
I am so happy to find your channel! This is my second pregnancy and my first was in 2015. I feel like a new mom during this time haha and I loooove that you’re both doctors, especially an OBGYN and a Pedi doc. Like what??? A subscriber for sure.
Hi Docs! I really like your videos😊 Is getting the Tdap vaccine at exactly 27 weeks too early? Why is it better to wait till 32 weeks? If it takes 4 weeks to get to peak antibodies response and you go into labor at 35 weeks then wouldn’t it better to get it earlier rather than later? Thanks!
i am curently 33 week pregnant and 2dayes ago i got Ttab vaccine and i feel so sick flu like symptoms ,runny nose and stuff and i am scared is it bad for baby?when should i call the ob.thank you
So since were now at the end of the flu season, is it important for me to still get the flu shot? Like is the flu shot meant to protect me from getting sick or is it like the tdap and passes immunity on?
Thanks for positing this! I had no idea that caregivers should get the Tdap vaccine as well. I'll definitely be encouraging my husband and parents to get vaccinated as well. :)
Making sure baby is protected from pertussis is easy to forget about, but can be SO VERY important. Glad to know your baby will have that extra layer of defense!!
Thank you for this information! I was raised in a family who mainly did not vaccinate, and am looking into the topic myself. I did not realize there was the option to get a vaccine without the preservatives with the heavy metal in it, that is amazing! As this was something I was concerned about. I do have a question, for those vaccines which are not recommended in pregnancy, because the virus is active, I believe ya'll said, are these vaccines then safe for children? Children of what age? And if the virus is "active" does this mean, unlike with other vaccines, that you can actually get the illness from the vaccine? I know this video is 3 years old, but if anyone has information, or knows a good place I could find this information, please let me know! Thank you!
What is your opinion on the risk of zika when travelling to destinations that currently do not have zika outbreak but have low case counts and still have mosquitos that could spread zika (e.g. Mexico) during pregnancy or when ttc?
Hi, Thanks so much for providing such great videos. I have a question: me and my wife are expecting a child and thinking about cord tissue and blood storage if it is something necessary these days and how important it is. could you please share your thoughts about that and if yourself decided to register to store your child's cord tissue and blood or not. Thanks again... Kam
Hi Kam. We are not going to do cord blood banking. ACOG (American College of OB/GYN) currently feels that routine collection and storage of umbilical cord blood with a private cord blood bank is not supported by the evidence at this time. They feel it may be considered when there is knowledge of a family member with a medical condition would could potentially benefit from cord blood transplant. They do encouraged people to consider public umbilical cord blood donation to increase the availability of matched cord blood units for people of all backgrounds. Private cord blood banking is VERY expensive and the chance you need/are able to use it are slim!!
@@TheDoctorsBjorkman thanks so much for sharing your thoughts! 🙏 Based on your answer another question came up to my mind that: I have heard that the cord blood in very important to infant's health and some people say that it is better not to cut the cord for at least 2 minutes to make sure all inside the cord goes into baby's body. Is it true?
Getting a flu vaccine is absolutely uncommon where I live (central Europe), it´s only recommended for the elderly and I never heard of it being given during pregnancy. Certainly interesting, this could be an American thing only.
@@gordonsmith33 well, don´t get me wrong, I am also skeptical of vaccines at such a young age. However the autism argument has been disproven quite a few times.
We’re getting ready to start trying and I’m glad I’ve found your channel. I understand that vaccines are a hot topic right now, and it’s easy to find lots of misinformation. This video was extremely helpful to frame my list of questions for my obgyn. In Canada we’re doing a gradual approach to getting everyone vaccinated and as a healthy non-immunocompromised individual it’s unlikely that I’ll get the vaccine until I’m already pregnant. Glad to know that may not stop me from being able to be vaccinated overall. Thanks for the great educational content!
They said i am not immune to mmr. Before i came here to the us i have the vaccine and then they required me the vax after I came here. Why I am not immune? What's the reason?
Hi Zeenat! That is one to definitely talk through with your doctor or OB provider, so they can make sure based on YOUR medical history and other medications that it is safe for you!
Of course glutathione is safe. Make sure the supplements you take are pharmaceutical grade (like Designs For Health) and not food grade (which are not regulated in the industry).
I am so happy to know you received the covid vaccine in your 2nd trimester. I just found out I am Pregnant ( 5 weeks) and had the 1st dose of the pfizer vaccine before I knew (2 weeks ago) and I am due for my next dose next week. I have been waiting for an appointment with the OBGYN but I fear I won't see her before my next dose to ask her if I should take it or not.
Missy!! Congratulations on your new pregnancy--such an exciting time! And also stressful with COVID and all that is going on in the world right now. We talk about this very question in our video FAQ here: ruclips.net/video/d2IG1L28xtM/видео.html !! The recommendation from ACOG/SMFM is to get the second dose on schedule! We also have more info on the COVID vaccine in pregnancy here--ruclips.net/video/D9kKw45BJ60/видео.html . Hope that helps and you are feeling well!!
Hi Jeanette! We are so glad you found us!! Congrats on your pregnancy--such an exciting time but definitely stressful. Some women feel warmer than usual and some more chilled, it just depends on you! The shifts of hormones affect everyone a little differently. Definitely talk with your doctor if you feel like it continues or is out of the range of normal for you!
Hey Docs! Thank you for the informative video. I have a question: I was told I need a booster for MMR after testing my blood for antibodies. Dr said I have to wait 3 months before trying to get pregnant, but everything I've researched says 4 weeks waiting period. What is your take on this?
There isn't actually a "limit" on number of c-sections you can have. I have done many many 5th c-sections before! That being said, the risks of complications go up with each c-section you have because of scar tissue in the abdomen and the way the placenta attaches sometimes, so your doctor will definitely talk with you about that. It is totally normal to be nervous, so keep talking with your doctor so that you feel comfortable about what to expect.
I do not recommend ANY vaccines during pregnancy or ever. I am vaccine injured and if I could go back, I would would not get any vaccines since childhood. It is well known that vaccines increase chances of autoimmune disorders, especially right after the shot. We have an immune system for a reason. nothing wrong with using common sense infection control like handwashing though.
Hi Rekha--I had a sore arm (where the injection was given) that started about 10 hours after getting the first dose that lasted about 24 hours. Same thing happened with my second dose. I otherwise felt fine and had no other symptoms like headache, fever, chills, nausea, etc. Counting myself lucky! Kurt felt a little under the weather after his second dose--fatigue, low-grade fever, sore arm, mild flu-like symptoms that resolved by 24 hours post vaccine.
Boy, has the data (you say you have) on Covid vax efficacy "gone south" since you produced this. Some are problematic; Covidvax, in particular, best avoided at all cost!
It's scary how any medical professional would promote an experimental injection with no long-term safety data to pregnant women. The amount of injuries that been coming out of this experiment is so extremely heartbreaking. And most of it is not being reported. But lawsuits have started.
yup, and just a few days ago we found traces of the mRNA from the shots in breastmilk... I am so glad I didn´t get that particular shot as a pregnant woman/ new mom.
Wow this didn't age well. Shame on them. Just because someone is wearing a white coat doesn't mean they are well educated or have critical thinking skills
This video is 3 years old. Any chance of doing a more current Vaccine video?
I appreciate all your wonderful videos. I'm a stepmother, never had my own pregnancies. My stepdaughter is going to have our first grandchild. I want to understand what she is going through and will be dealing with in order to better support her. Thank you.
Can you do a video on the RSV vaccine that just came out? Supposably approved by CDC & FDA now
Hi :) could you explain why it’s recommended to be careful with metal intake (eating fish, working with heavy metals etc.) But vaccines are ok? I’m assuming because the pros outweigh the cons?
I wanna know too
Hi Mayra & @Mel B! Great question. The quick answer is that the TYPE of mercury in fish and and the kind of mercury in vaccines are different.
METHYLmercury is the type of mercury found in certain kinds of fish, and it takes a LONG time for it to be broken down and eliminated from the body. Since it takes a long time to be eliminated, it can build up in your body if you are eating foods with lots of mercury. We know that high levels of methylmercury can be toxic to people, and the developing nervous system of a fetus is known to be particularly vulnerable to methyl mercury! High doses of prenatal exposure to METHYLmercury can result in cognitive deficits, motor skill effects, attention deficits, language skill deficiencies, and decreased learning capacity and memory. So that is why we are so careful about how much and what TYPE of fish you are consuming.
Some vaccines contain something called thimerosal. Thimerosal has a small amount of ETHYLmercury in it. Ethylmercury is broken down in the body and cleared VERY quickly! So it doesn't build up like METHYLmercury and cause problems.
--->Thimerosal is added to vials of vaccine that contain more than one dose (multi-dose vials) to prevent growth of germs that could potentially enter the vial when when a syringe needle enters a vial as a vaccine is being prepared for administration. Thimerosal is not in ANY pediatric vaccines, and if you were uncomfortable with it being in an adult vaccine, like your flu shot, you could ask for a preservative-free version (which just means it is a single dose vial!)
Also, interestingly, the new COVID vaccines do not have ANY mercury in them at all!
Hope that was helpful. Let us know if you ever have any other questions.
@@TheDoctorsBjorkman they were referring to metals in general not just thimerosal. What about aluminum? Also they are cleared differently because they bypass the first pass metabolism. Not only that but specific genetic polymorphisms in pathways such as the OAT, glutathione metabolism, metallothioneins, and selenoproteins, are associated with either higher or lower biomarker levels. Also many vaccines contain polysorbate 80 a chemical emulsifier commonly used in many NSAIDS, pain killers and cancer treatments because it opens the blood brain barrier allowing better delivery. Wouldn't this also allow more metals in to the brain? In studies involving rabbits injected with aluminum the metabolism did not demonstrate rapid excretion of these metals as you describe. When injected with aluminum they had only excreted 13% after 28 days with the rest accumulating in the kidneys, spleen, liver, heart, lymph nodes and brain. This whole reply has way too many unmentioned variables. Aluminum is an environmentally abundant and proinflammatory, trivalent metal neurotoxin. Despite this oral consumption has relatively low bioavailability. IM/IV bioavailability on the other hand is extremely high. That's why the FDA regulates IV nutrition concentrations to
The cons certainly outweigh the pros
Both vaccines available for Tdap in the US say on their inserts that safety and effectiveness has NOT been established for pregnant women. Quite simply, the TDap has not undergone short or long term safety studies for pregnant women and has also been labeled a category C drug which means by definition “Category C: Risk cannot be ruled out. There are no satisfactory studies in pregnant women, but animal studies demonstrated a risk to the fetus; potential benefits of the drug may outweigh the risks.”
where did you read that? I read the exact opposite in an official study 🤷🏻♀️
LITERALLY gotten sick every time I've gotten a flu shot. Not felt lousy for a few days, gotten sick that turned into bronchitis. No thank you.
Many people have told me the same thing. It's not worth having.
I am so happy to find your channel! This is my second pregnancy and my first was in 2015. I feel like a new mom during this time haha and I loooove that you’re both doctors, especially an OBGYN and a Pedi doc. Like what??? A subscriber for sure.
Don’t be shy, read the inserts for all these vaccines. Full transparency please.
What about the covid vaccine booster? Is that also safe during pregnancy? And how far apart can someone get flu vaccine if they get the booster?
No
Hi Docs! I really like your videos😊
Is getting the Tdap vaccine at exactly 27 weeks too early? Why is it better to wait till 32 weeks?
If it takes 4 weeks to get to peak antibodies response and you go into labor at 35 weeks then wouldn’t it better to get it earlier rather than later?
Thanks!
i am curently 33 week pregnant and 2dayes ago i got Ttab vaccine and i feel so sick flu like symptoms ,runny nose and stuff and i am scared is it bad for baby?when should i call the ob.thank you
So since were now at the end of the flu season, is it important for me to still get the flu shot? Like is the flu shot meant to protect me from getting sick or is it like the tdap and passes immunity on?
Yes! It does both--protects mom as well as passes some immunity to baby via placenta (and breastmilk) so definitely still get it!
Thanks for positing this! I had no idea that caregivers should get the Tdap vaccine as well. I'll definitely be encouraging my husband and parents to get vaccinated as well. :)
Making sure baby is protected from pertussis is easy to forget about, but can be SO VERY important. Glad to know your baby will have that extra layer of defense!!
Thank you for this information! I was raised in a family who mainly did not vaccinate, and am looking into the topic myself. I did not realize there was the option to get a vaccine without the preservatives with the heavy metal in it, that is amazing! As this was something I was concerned about. I do have a question, for those vaccines which are not recommended in pregnancy, because the virus is active, I believe ya'll said, are these vaccines then safe for children? Children of what age? And if the virus is "active" does this mean, unlike with other vaccines, that you can actually get the illness from the vaccine?
I know this video is 3 years old, but if anyone has information, or knows a good place I could find this information, please let me know! Thank you!
I’m 34 weeks and Dr recommended the tDab vaccine. Is it too late to get it?
What is your opinion on the risk of zika when travelling to destinations that currently do not have zika outbreak but have low case counts and still have mosquitos that could spread zika (e.g. Mexico) during pregnancy or when ttc?
Hi, Thanks so much for providing such great videos. I have a question: me and my wife are expecting a child and thinking about cord tissue and blood storage if it is something necessary these days and how important it is. could you please share your thoughts about that and if yourself decided to register to store your child's cord tissue and blood or not. Thanks again... Kam
Hi Kam. We are not going to do cord blood banking. ACOG (American College of OB/GYN) currently feels that routine collection and storage of umbilical cord blood with a private cord blood bank is not supported by the evidence at this time. They feel it may be considered when there is knowledge of a family member with a medical condition would could potentially benefit from cord blood transplant. They do encouraged people to consider public umbilical cord blood donation to increase the availability of matched cord blood units for people of all backgrounds. Private cord blood banking is VERY expensive and the chance you need/are able to use it are slim!!
@@TheDoctorsBjorkman thanks so much for sharing your thoughts! 🙏 Based on your answer another question came up to my mind that: I have heard that the cord blood in very important to infant's health and some people say that it is better not to cut the cord for at least 2 minutes to make sure all inside the cord goes into baby's body. Is it true?
Hello! In my country we have the tdap ipv vaccine, which is also for poliomyelitis.. is it safe during pregnancy? Thank you in advance!
Hello , does your partner need to do the Tdap vaccine as well ?
Thank you
Yes! Anyone who is going to be caring for baby should be up-to-date with the pertussis vaccine - the “P” in TDaP
Getting a flu vaccine is absolutely uncommon where I live (central Europe), it´s only recommended for the elderly and I never heard of it being given during pregnancy. Certainly interesting, this could be an American thing only.
it's a money thing is what it is.
That's why all the kids get autism
@@gordonsmith33 well, don´t get me wrong, I am also skeptical of vaccines at such a young age. However the autism argument has been disproven quite a few times.
We’re getting ready to start trying and I’m glad I’ve found your channel. I understand that vaccines are a hot topic right now, and it’s easy to find lots of misinformation. This video was extremely helpful to frame my list of questions for my obgyn. In Canada we’re doing a gradual approach to getting everyone vaccinated and as a healthy non-immunocompromised individual it’s unlikely that I’ll get the vaccine until I’m already pregnant. Glad to know that may not stop me from being able to be vaccinated overall. Thanks for the great educational content!
We're so glad this was helpful for you!! Good luck with your TTC journey. We wish you good health and all the baby dust possible.
I took the Tdap 1/29/20. Do I still need need the TDAP? Currently 31 weeks pregnant.
They said i am not immune to mmr. Before i came here to the us i have the vaccine and then they required me the vax after I came here. Why I am not immune? What's the reason?
Is glutathione pills safe during pregnancy? Thanks
Hi Zeenat! That is one to definitely talk through with your doctor or OB provider, so they can make sure based on YOUR medical history and other medications that it is safe for you!
Of course glutathione is safe. Make sure the supplements you take are pharmaceutical grade (like Designs For Health) and not food grade (which are not regulated in the industry).
I am so happy to know you received the covid vaccine in your 2nd trimester. I just found out I am Pregnant ( 5 weeks) and had the 1st dose of the pfizer vaccine before I knew (2 weeks ago) and I am due for my next dose next week. I have been waiting for an appointment with the OBGYN but I fear I won't see her before my next dose to ask her if I should take it or not.
Missy!! Congratulations on your new pregnancy--such an exciting time! And also stressful with COVID and all that is going on in the world right now. We talk about this very question in our video FAQ here: ruclips.net/video/d2IG1L28xtM/видео.html !! The recommendation from ACOG/SMFM is to get the second dose on schedule! We also have more info on the COVID vaccine in pregnancy here--ruclips.net/video/D9kKw45BJ60/видео.html . Hope that helps and you are feeling well!!
Hi i didn’t know i was 6 weeks pregnant when i got both the HPV and Varicella vaccine what can happen to the fetus?
Me too I was 3 weeks !! What are my risks? Thank you
I got MMR not knowing i’m pregnant in the first few weeks
Hi! I’m glad I came across your channel! Is it normal to feel cold and have chills in early pregnancy?
Hi Jeanette! We are so glad you found us!! Congrats on your pregnancy--such an exciting time but definitely stressful. Some women feel warmer than usual and some more chilled, it just depends on you! The shifts of hormones affect everyone a little differently. Definitely talk with your doctor if you feel like it continues or is out of the range of normal for you!
Hey Docs! Thank you for the informative video. I have a question: I was told I need a booster for MMR after testing my blood for antibodies. Dr said I have to wait 3 months before trying to get pregnant, but everything I've researched says 4 weeks waiting period. What is your take on this?
How many c-sesion can you have? I had 3 and am pregnant and nervous.
There isn't actually a "limit" on number of c-sections you can have. I have done many many 5th c-sections before! That being said, the risks of complications go up with each c-section you have because of scar tissue in the abdomen and the way the placenta attaches sometimes, so your doctor will definitely talk with you about that. It is totally normal to be nervous, so keep talking with your doctor so that you feel comfortable about what to expect.
I do not recommend ANY vaccines during pregnancy or ever. I am vaccine injured and if I could go back, I would would not get any vaccines since childhood. It is well known that vaccines increase chances of autoimmune disorders, especially right after the shot. We have an immune system for a reason. nothing wrong with using common sense infection control like handwashing though.
THANK YOU!!
I wonder why my ob hasn't given me flu vaccine yet, I think I really need this now as I'm prone to cough and cold whenever the weather changes.
Definitely remind them the next time you go that you want your flu shot!!!
Any side effects did you have after having covid vaccine...
Hi Rekha--I had a sore arm (where the injection was given) that started about 10 hours after getting the first dose that lasted about 24 hours. Same thing happened with my second dose. I otherwise felt fine and had no other symptoms like headache, fever, chills, nausea, etc. Counting myself lucky! Kurt felt a little under the weather after his second dose--fatigue, low-grade fever, sore arm, mild flu-like symptoms that resolved by 24 hours post vaccine.
Boy, has the data (you say you have) on Covid vax efficacy "gone south" since you produced this. Some are problematic; Covidvax, in particular, best avoided at all cost!
It's scary how any medical professional would promote an experimental injection with no long-term safety data to pregnant women. The amount of injuries that been coming out of this experiment is so extremely heartbreaking. And most of it is not being reported. But lawsuits have started.
yup, and just a few days ago we found traces of the mRNA from the shots in breastmilk... I am so glad I didn´t get that particular shot as a pregnant woman/ new mom.
Could be coincide, but my wife miscarried the day after getting a flu shot... We'll be skipping it next time...
Thank you! I feel much more comfortable getting a flu vaccine and covid booster now!
Vaccines tested 😅right
I can tell by the thumb nail and the way these people look they are con men and scammers
Which Covid vaccine did you get during your pregnancy?
That’s a shame.. I liked your videos. But I can’t agree with someone who got the covid vaccine while pregnant.
😂
Wow this didn't age well. Shame on them. Just because someone is wearing a white coat doesn't mean they are well educated or have critical thinking skills