Love the video. I’m curious if there’s away to get pregnant without IVF, intercourse or any kind of implanting? (I don’t think that’s the right word). ❤️💚❤️💚
I want Dr. Mama Jones to market a line of pregnancy tests with a big picture of her smiling face and the words "TAKE A PREGNANCY TEST" on the front of the box.
I am a child of an open adoption. My biological mom was 18 when she had me. Because the adoption was open, I have an amazing relationship with my bio mom! I have a half sister whose amazing and visit them often. Adoption should absolutely be talked about more, and open adoption should also be talked about more.
Love your open adoption story! I am a birthmom and my daughter's adoption is very open. I have absolutely no regrets because I can see she is so happy. She knows exactly who I am and we get to see each other often.
I have a half brother out there in the world somewhere. I’d do anything to get to know him. His mother gave him up for adoption against my father’s wishes. When he contacted her, she must have said something to discourage him from wanting to meet my dad, because he chose not to do so. Our family would love to have a relationship with him and love him, even though we have never met.
@@___LC___ I'm so sorry to hear this! Adoption is always difficult, and each family has their own story. I hope one day you will get to meet your half brother. I will say, I don't know who my bio dad is, he signed away his parental rights before I was born so I can sympathize with your situation.
I am an adopted baby. My birth mother, whoever she was, left me at the hospital after I was born. I am grateful for this. She must have known she wouldn't be able to take care of me, and left me with people she knew could. Some people may condemn her for this, but I do not. I have a wonderful mom who was unable to give birth to her own children, and she chose to love me. Everyone came out of this happier and healthier (as far as I'm aware, I've never looked for my genetic parents) and I do wish more people would consider adoption as an option.
I'm also an adoptee! I know my bio family and they for sure couldn't take care of me the way I was, and am grateful for the love of all involved ♡ too bad you can't thank her, she probably wonders to this day if you're happy and healthy and doing well
Since I’ve had my own babies I’ve become in awe of birth moms. That’s gotta be the most selfless thing to do. Especially because of how bloody hard it is. But to be self aware and decide you likely aren’t going to be a good mom is truly commendable.
Thats awesome. Glad u found a good home. My mom abandoned me too (after almost killing me) she tried the marriage thing it was the 70s where u like HAD t get married it didnt work out. I found a good home. Its sad women are condemned no matter what they choose to do, abortion, adoption, getting married, not getting married, keeping baby. U have to do what is right for you.
I'm not a mother--never will be (I'm 65, so that ship sailed long ago). But in my opinion, putting a baby up for adoption is the most loving thing a mother can do and the must un-selfish act. If a woman recognizes that she cannot financially care for the baby, that she isn't mentally ready to raise a child, adoption is a great option. And I can't imagine how difficult it must be for a mother do to that. Please, never think a woman who places her child for adoption is being "selfish" or "uncaring". Is the least selfish and most caring thing she can do.
One thing I wish people would think a little more about is not whether or not it was a selfless act, but how that act affects the child. It doesnt matter if my mom gave me up out of love, I still ended up feeling abandoned. Not only that, but giving your child up is a huge gamble, unless it's open and you are well acquainted with the adoptive parents. You are handing your child over to strangers. You dont know what's going to happen to your child. It seems like often a misguided act of love. Maybe I'm just overly cynical because I was adopted into an abusive household. It just rubs me the wrong way when we treat adoption like a saviour act. It's really not that simple
@@plamondonworks6948 For the mom? It typically is that simple. If the child wasn’t taken away due to neglect or bad parenting, it is unlikely for the mom to have given it away without the best intentions in mind. Now you’re right that the adoption system can suck and hurt the child, but I think that if a mom who gave their child up knew it was either them or abusive parents, they would have never done it. So yes, giving a child up for adoption can hurt the child immensely and adoption isn’t the most selfless act in the world, but I’m sure that decision is made with the best intentions in mind. I’m so sorry this happened to you. I wish a loving family had found you when you were young instead. I truly hope you’re away from the abusers and that you’re doing better now 💜
@@plamondonworks6948 sometimes it’s better if a baby is given up for adoption if the mum’s current situation isn’t ideal. Maybe she’s an addict, very young, from an abusive household. Maybe the mum was raped and couldn’t abort for some reason and didn’t want to keep the child. I’m sorry you felt like you were abandoned. I hope you found a nice family x
I like how you pointed that out. I've always been pushed at the idea that if a woman gets pregnant she HAS to have the baby and take care of it. It's better for the baby to be put up for adoption it's far better than the mom not fanacially ready for a baby and both suffer for it
@@TheYNirvana I mean, that can be, but the most common reason is due to inability to financially care for their child, and that is a TERRIBLE reason. Instead of worshiping adoption we should be empowering women. I was adopted myself so...I'm pretty invested and well studied on the topic
I agree! Dr Mike: Chest compressions, chest compressions, chest compressions! Mama Doctor Jones: Pregnancy test, pregnancy test, pregnancy test! OR Dr Mike: Why isn't anyone starting chest compressions??!! Mama Doctor Jones: Why isn't anyone taking a pregnancy test??!!
I can understand that. With my last one especially I was in denial. I knew but didn’t want to know. Hubby finally convinced me to take one. But yeah. I think you’re right.
The other day I was wearing your “you don’t get to be offended by science” hoodie to a doctor’s appointment. He loved it so much that he wanted to know where I got it from and said that he’ll order one. I also told him to check out your videos. Maybe at my next appointment we can talk about how awesome you and your videos are. 😄
That’s how I met of my best friends! We took Organic chemistry at the same time and one day I saw her wearing it in class and was so excited!! I said “hey is that a Mama Doctor Jones shirt??” And she said yes and we’ve been close friends ever since.♥️
Yes! Even more important to point things out when they're well intentioned but have a harmful undertone. Help the person understand better ways to say the thing without creating stigma for another group
Right! Giving up a baby for adoption is a wonderful thing that more people should consider. Also they should make it easier for the average person to adopt.
In my 20's, one of the girls in my core group of girlfriends kept a stock dollar store tests for any of us to use, day or night. At any given point, one of us would show up at her house, no notice, no questions, to take a test. The reason why she kept tests is because when she was pregnant with her first child, she kept saying I should take a test, I should take a test, but not truly believing she was pregnant. She decided, going forward, that none of her friends would ever feel like they were alone or that they had to wait to take a test. We all knew we could show up, take and be 💯 supported. Incidentally, in the 6 or so years we were living our best single gal lives, only 1 was ever actually pregnant. Her pregnancy was planned, so the fear of not being pregnant was far worse.
I did the same thing with condoms in the bathroom cabinet for my younger room mates. I didn't want them ever to get stuck without birth control in an unplanned situation and get pregnant as a result. If they could make it out to the bathroom they would be OK. This was the early 80's so consent was not always something young women felt they could withhold. Yeah. Horrible, right?
@Dexy83 - That really sounds like an awesome, super supportive friend! And Janet S, so do you! Especially with how self conscious some people can be about purchasing both pregnancy tests & condoms.
“Normalize taking pregnancy tests.” As someone who’s being trying to get pregnant for years, girl I take a pregnancy test when my period is 30 seconds late. 😅
I am happy to see that TLC left that part about her emotions in there as well. I got pregnant while on birth control with my now 2 year old twins. After 3 previous children we were done. We found out very quickly I was pregnant, but it took the whole entire pregnancy and a little after they were born for me to get to an okay with it point emotionally. We did consider putting them up for adoption, I prayed for a miscarriage, struggled with bonding with them after they were born and had severe PPD. It was such a hush hush thing around me and no one wanted to hear about my emotions since they weren't fully on the positive side. I'm so happy that this is being talked about. It's a very lonely place to be when you are struggling and everyone around you just keeps lecturing you about not being grateful for your "blessings." Lonely and it I think made my PPD worse after they were born.
I’m so sorry you went through all of that. I have only a cursory understanding at this point, but I’m 28 weeks pregnant with my first, and while I was excited at first, and it was planned, I ended up with a pregnancy complication that hit full force by 6 weeks, and has hospitalized me multiple times. One complication seemed to lead to another, by 8 weeks I didn’t think I could do it anymore. I didn’t want to. I felt so depressed and horrible. I struggled to feel any connection to my baby. At 28 weeks I’ve had 7 different complications, the worst of which that I’ve had the whole time has gotten better, but is definitely not gone. I’ve had people who don’t want to hear that I hate being pregnant. After having bleeding at 26 weeks I know that I don’t want to lose my baby, but I being pregnant has been physically hell on my body and I am very concerned about PPD/PPA.
@@okestperson6016 Thank you so much for asking. Of course my husband and I adore our boys, but it is hard. Twins are hard even when you wanted them. But I have found a Moms of Multiples support group where I live and that has been amazingly helpful.
Thank you for sharing! Not enough people are talking about these experiences and hearing about them helps to understand other people's positions. I love my unborn child more than I've ever loved anyone and wouldn't ever want to lose her/ him, but even at a mere 8 weeks I've had more struggles than I ever would've thought possible. From spending a fearful, long evening at the E.R. due to bleeding to my current bout of excrutiatingly painful stomach cramps and extreme nausea, it's been hard. Stories like this reassure me that I don't have to feel guilty for not enjoying my pregnancy. I have all these extreme motherly feelings, but when the pain is so strong it is hard not to feel discouraged, like I'm not ready to face what's needed in order to have this child. It's a really eye-opening experience. Many hugs to everyone who is currently going through this or has done so in the past. I pray that we'll all get through this and ultimately bond well with our precious little ones, whether it's right away or takes a little longer. And for those who have been though it already, I pray that the trauma will fade. Much love!
So my second pregnancy was unexpected and I got pregnant on BC. I had HG with my daughter and honestly didn't want any more kids. I had a dream I was pregnant but didn't find out until I felt the baby move (I hadn't had a period since having my daughter about a year before). When I gagged brushing my teeth a big thing with HG I took a test and was pregnant. I was NOT excited or happy about it. I did end up having a miscarriage which made me have a lot of feelings of guilt. All that to say you aren't alone. Im happy to hear you're in a better place now. PPD is a beast.
"Take a pregnancy test." Me, a lesbian: Okay. Edit: To the people saying "What about a trans woman?", that's a very specific scenario and I would first need to be with one for it to happen. It hasn't come up and if it did, then I would be worried, but the likeliness of a cis woman (even if intersex) producing sperm is incredibly unlikely. Also I am not getting drunk and having sex with men. I am not sexually interested in men. Getting me drunk would not change that. That's called rape. So I guess I would be worried in that scenario, too. Please stop making up ridiculous scenarios that is removing my autonomy from the situation.
Okay, I felt terrible when I started cracking up at "If you find a baby in the toilet, you should...remove it immediately" but then you were laughing too and made me feel much better. Just that phrasing!!
Could you react to Outrageous Births: Tales from the Crib episode “Born in an Elevator”. The third of the birth stories is about a woman who has a prolapsed cord. It’s an interesting episode but also the woman actually writes a blog about her parenting experiences. In the show they say at the end the usual baby was healthy etc but on her blog she actually shares his extensive medical journey he had to go through as an infant through childhood that included surgeries, a gtube and a variety of other treatment and interventions. It was pretty eye opening. I always wondered how every child in these shows always ends up a perfectly typical child.
The kids on this show end well because it's TLC. They like drama only if it has a happy ending. Well, until they start glorifying toxic relationships, but I think that's another episode.
I was 18 when I found out I was pregnant, I would have never known, if it wasnt for my mom, and as soon as I told her my symptoms she instantly said to get a pg test, and then dropped everything and told me to go with her to the drug store. Of course, I was pregnant, I barely had to pee on it and it went positive. I was not happy though and honestly wanted an abortion, I was 18, I didn't want a baby yet. but for whatever reason, I am incredibly selfless and asked my BF if he wanted to keep it, he was over the moon with joy so of course, he wanted to keep it so I kept it. throughout the whole pregnancy, I hated every moment. never once did I feel happy. and it only got worse after I had her. It took me 3 years, 3 years of my daughter's life for me to get help. I hated everything and wanted to end it, I just wanted to fall asleep and never wake up. I cried a lot, got mad at her a lot for just being a baby, I hated everything about myself, and made myself sick. I dont know why but one day I just opened up to my BF and told him how i was feeling and he said to maybe see my doctor. my doctor prescribed me antidepressents. It took time to get adjusted but I finaly feel a little happier and glad to have my daughter! I still have a much more healing to do but thats ok! healing takes time and patiance! I feel like i missed the first 3 years of my daughters life but I dont let it bring me down, Ive learned to understand that i was sick and that i am doing much better now. If you ever need someone to just listen, I am here. Life is heard and complicated, you dont need to go at it alone!
Love love love your comments on adoption! I used to work for an adoption agency. Now we call it “placing a child for adoption” instead of “giving up your child for adoption” because it denotes how it is a choice made by the birth mother for the benefit of her child.
Thank you for helping to normalize adoption and speaking respectfully about it. As a birth mom, I very much appreciate it. The one thing I want to note, though, and not many people realize this, but saying we "give up" our children can often be hurtful language. Many of use prefer to say we placed our children. Thanks so much for all of your educational content, and I hope you know how appreciated you are!
Thank you for sharing that information! I’m not a parent and I never realized how hurtful that language could be. I’ll be sure to say “placed” next time I talk about adoption
I can't even imagine. Deciding that it would be best for your child to place them for adoption has got to be the most selfless, heart wrenching thing a human can do. Birth mothers cop a lot of judgement and criticism, when they should be recognised for the incredibly brave sacrifice they make for the sake of their baby.
Love what you said about adoption. As a birthmom I struggled so much with my decision while pregnant but I found a great family for my daughter but when she was born I struggled because I loved her and didn't want to go through with the adoption but in the end it wasn't about me it was about what I knew was best for my daughter. I placed her with a great family and years later I still get to be part of her life, I see her all the time, she knows who I am and she knows I love her very much. I am a huge advocate for open adoption, I have no regrets because I know I did what was best for my child and she is happy and healthy.
@@eliswiat oh its a long old story! Even flew 10 hours at 35 weeks and broke my wrist ice skating at 30 ish weeks!😬🤣 But we are both absolutely fab now, she will be five in February and perfectly healthy!
My husband was so confused a few months back because he was emptying the grocery bags and found 3 or 4 pregnancy tests! Lol I have a paraguard and am a paranoid woman lolol
I bought a box of the testing strips they sell in bulk on Amazon for when people are TTC because I’m also paranoid but don’t wanna be buying expensive tests all the time 🤣 it feels wasteful especially when they’re always negative (thank you nuvaring)
My partner found out I had a stock of pregnancy tests and very nervously was like "is there something I should be aware of?" And I had to reassure them that I keep them on hand because sometimes my period can be really inconsistent so I take one regularly just to be sure.
My dad drives really slow. Soooo he had to pull over and the ambulance came to the side of the road and they were going to take my mom to the hospital but there wasn’t enough time so I was born in a ambulance on the side of the road
Thank you so much for saying that about adoption. I was young, mentally not stable and gave my son to a good family and they adopted him. 13yrs later he is still happy and healthy and I get photos. Thank you. Now I'm older and have a 3 year old with me💗
Love your videos! I recently found out I’m pregnant. I was showing symptoms but passed them off as the usual things I sometimes feel but I remembered your words “don’t be afraid to take a test” and i went to the store with my husband and we got two test. Both came back positive, i went to the doctor to double check and I’m at this moment about 8weeks I’ll be 9 weeks along Christmas day! You’re amazing snd your advice is a life saver. Thanks so much for what you do! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
My moms cousin gave birth very quickly. Like she pushed out my cousin within 20 minutes on Christmas Eve it was before they even had time to call the midwife or 911
This one girl my little sis went to school with someone who had a baby when she was 13, the baby came prematurely but then about 8 months later she ended up having another baby in her toilet and hid the baby in her closet until her parents came home. I think she was in severe shock so she didnt know what to do plus she had just turned 14 and barely knew how to take care of her first baby but omg i felt so horrible for her. My friend had her surprise baby a few months earlier as well so that just had the middle school and highschool shook when they both came out around the same time and announced that theyd had babies
@@adelest9500 fr. A lot of people think that just because you just had a baby already that you cant get pregnant.. but you can literally just a month later and not even realize because you brush them off as postpartum pains or just hormones after having a baby and then boom, two in the same year right after eachother. Consent also needs to be taught better in schools. My friend who also had a baby without knowing was drugged and didn’t put it all together until she had her baby. I mean luckily for some people it ends up being a happy thing and baby comes out healthy but, sex education really need to be fixed so less and less things like this happen to teen girls. Especially in communities of colour, like my own. We live right beside a reserve and most of us are indigenous, like myself, and teen pregnancy is very common within our teens unfortunately (It comes down to family trauma due to the racism and prejudice that runs deep in this country).
I have missed my period from stress. When I moved in February, my period was due the day we moved but got pushed back for weeks. I definitely took multiple pregnancy tests even though I have the copper iud because the idea of being pregnant with an iud is horrifying
Thank you for focusing on adoption as a positive. So many people label mothers who put their babies up for adoption as weak or bad. It's a selfless gift like you said.
Same here but I don’t take pregnancy tests. Sometimes I think I should because something is off but I’m still a couple years away from getting it replaced so I justify it that ‘can’t’ get pregnant right now (which is nearly true, that .01%)
I did this too while I had my IUD! Now that it's out and I'm running at condom-failure-rate risk levels, I haven't taken a single one because the ol' period came back and she's like CLOCKWORK
Definitely! You never know what could pop up on a test. Now you are better prepared in case you are asked what are the proper steps to take if you find a baby in a toilet.
I was scared when I first clicked on an MDJ video because it was one of these 'I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant'-videos. All Ob-Gyns I've ever had have not believed anything I told them and my little sister coming from an 'unknown' pregnancy (my mother thought she was just gaining weight and blamed losing her period on menopause), I expected you to discredit everything the women felt. Now I literally can't get enough of your videos. You probably won't read this, but you have inspired me to become a better Ob-Gyn. Any hate you get is based on nonsense--you are a kind human, fantastic doctor and loving mum with beautiful kids.
@@MamaDoctorJones that was a great video and television series house m.d. and I didn't know that I was pregnant and the good doctor great series on abc tlc and nbc the are great doctor series
Enjoying binge watching this series! I’m 24 weeks pregnant after 17 years of infertility and am so enjoying watching this as you give a real doctor’s opinion on such a unique show!
A long time ago, my grandmother (she is 98 now) was about to give birth to her third daughter (my aunt) in the field she was working on. At one point she stopped and she warned everyone that she was going home because now "it was time".
Hey, you should check out Lindsey Holiday’s videos about gynecology through history. The first is conception, the second on pregnancy, and the thirds on giving birth. I think you’d really like it!
I’m so glad you said that! Adoption is a very selfless thing to do! I was a counselor and adoption liaison for years when ladies came in unsure if they were pregnant or not! I talked to them, we did a pregnancy test and explained their options in truth. I always told them, even if you don’t think you can care for the child, there are so many people that would love a child that can not have one! Giving life for yourself or for another family...either way it is a blessing you can have and/or share with someone else. The gift of life is a blessing!
Hey, I know this is a difficult/ heavy topic.....but would you ever make a video on consent and rights violations in childbirth in the US? It's heartbreaking to find out some of the things that are happening to birthing people. Have you followed anything that the organization 'Birth Monopoly' does? I am a fan of yours, I just think this topic needs to be addressed. Thank you!
@@sleepykitty1985 I'm so sorry that happened to you! This shouldn't be happening. I recently saw Melanie Murphy's birth story video on TH-cam and I was horrified that she was lied to, coerced, and had unnecessary interventions and fingers shoved in her vagina without consent or even warning! I wish MDJ would do a reaction video to her birth story video!
Dr. Mike: "Chest compressions, chest compressions, chest compressions" MDJ: "Pregnancy test, pregnancy test, pregnancy test" Edit: Wow, thank you for all the likes!
Dr. Mike: Wear a mask, stay home. Also Dr. Mike: Goes out on boat with friends partying without masks over the person limit of the gathering limit of that state.
@@caitlinkeiper1323 That's exactly why I've lost *all* respect for him. The "pandemic" must not be that serious if doctors are out partying with their friends on yachts.
I suddenly remember that time I just on my way home from vacation by train, and other passenger suddenly say she about to give birth. But the next station is like 45 minutes after that. Fortunately, there is a midwife and her 2 student in the train. So she give birth in the train, in my seat with the help from the midwife.. that was a realy cool memories 😀😀
I'm just in awe of these people who have sex with zero protection and then are shocked to find out they got pregnant. Like what??? Of course you would get pregnant from that
Honestly though in america sex education is really bad. I once heard some of my classmates discussing "pulling out" as a method of birth control so I think a lot of young people just don't know because they were never told and are too afraid to ask
Congratulations...hope all goes smoothly. Positive vibes from New Hampshire and remember to be kind to each other and yourself during this pandemic and social crisis
React recommendations: - Bones season 6 episode 23 (The Change in the Game) - Bones season 7 episode 7 (The Prisoner in the Pipe) Bones is a crime solving show, but giving birth is a big part of these episodes, and I'm curious how accurately it's portrayed!
At my first OBGYN appointment today. I said youtube and mama dr Jones the Dr i know who that is!! I live in WA. Been a fan first month you started. Thank you for starting this all!!!! Merry Christmas!!
Honestly for some people it is a sign of a BETTER mom to adopt away their child. If you’re way too young, unable financially, physically or emotionally to take care of a child it will often be better off with parents who can
Love that the sponsor is StoryWorth! I got it for my mom last year for a mother's day gift. Went in on it with my sisters and it's been so fun to see what she says every week!
Can I just say, I watch for your content because I have been a L&D nurse/PhD nursing professor for 23 years, but seriously, your eyes in this post are STUNNING! Gorgeous, girl!
Mama Doctor Jones - I want to THANK YOU for your comments on Adoption after an unexpected birth. My daughter was born around 37 weeks to an amazing young woman who had no idea she was pregnant. My daughters Birth Mother is strong and Brave and deserves respect for the amazingly selfless choice she made for her daughter and for us . I wish this stigma wasn’t there but people like you speaking the truth helps so much - thank you for using your influence to educate!
The phrase “You do the best you can with the information you have” has helped me so much in many facets of my life and I’m so glad you repeat it in every video like this!
After watching your video's I started taking a pregnancy test every three months I am lactose intolerant and have a stress stomach (So used to cramps), often feel sick and have heartburn and dizziness frequently. (Has been diagnosed) Even though we use protection my mom also got pregnant when using protection and I was always scared I wouldn't notice but also that if I took a test frequently my friends would start to judge me. After your video's I had a talk with everyone and take a test every three months with my friend. I'm really happy there are doctors like you normalizing things like this. Thank you so much!
Storyworth really is a great gift, it has opened up a new channel of communication with my grandmother and she is loving it! My cousins and I split the cost for her birthday and I can't wait to get her book.
I’m glad you addressed adoption and validating her thought process. I also liked your information in addition to the doctor’s answers. Wish you were my obgyn-makes such a difference to have a caring medical professional by your side. ❤️
Back when my husband and I were using the ol' pull and pray method if my period was even a day late I took a pregnancy test. We're currently trying for baby #2 so now we actually want to get pregnant. Pregnancy tests aren't hard to take, it isn't even expensive. When in doubt take a pregnancy test ladies
My sister's biological mother didn't know she was pregnant and gave her up for adoption. And I am so thankful she did because my sister was the perfect addition to our family (11years ago) and I can't imagine her not being in our lives.
My pregnancy test was 89 cents at walmart. It was the first and only one I took for that pregnancy because it gave me my answer. PSA: Take a pregnancy test!!!
This summer I had Coupons for pregnancy Tests and I bought 6 of them (for 10€). What I did not expect is that I literally needed them a month later 🤣 and I was so in shock, I took 3 in 3 executive days. Now I am 21st week.
@@sunmarsh thanks, having another appointment today and hopefully finally we know the gender to let my first child know if it's gonna be a lil sis or lil bro :D
@@user-hanging-at-the-hanged-man Yes-It was an instant positive. That pregnancy was completely unexpected so I am all for the "just take a test" memo. My little baby is 14 months now.
Same here, everything is a pregnancy symptom for me now. Hungry? symptom of pregnancy. Tired? also pregnancy. Smell something funny? pregnancy. Need to pee? definitely pregnancy. Test negative? but maybe it's false negative... :D
Not this show but I use to be on a medication that messed everything up and I use to think “Did I have sex and not remember?”. So much anxiety waiting for it.
Every symptom she described is what I get when I'm under stress. I never would have thought to take a pregnancy test in this situation because I would be expecting to feel all this from starting school.
Just coming back from receiving a 28 week baby from an abruptio placentae (everything went well, thankfully), and I find this great video. Made me remember that maybe 7 years ago that in our hospital (in San Martín de los Andes, Argentinian Patagonia) a girl of 16 delivered her baby in the bathroom for she didn't know she was in labor, and the doctor that came to the cries was an internal medicine specialist and she left the room screaming "a doctor, a doctor!". After we rescued the baby we couldn't stop laughing. Everything went well for that baby too 🥰. Happy Christmas to y'all!
'Everybody's favorite time of the month, much better than that other time of the month!' As someone also on that time of the month, I'm deeply conflicted
I absolutely love your channel! You teach & inform on so many things- in a 44 year old with 3 children & my tubes were tied after our 3rd baby, but I still learn from you & I appreciate your knowledge. Thank you, keep em coming!
I got pregnant on the depo shot and I only found out I was pregnant because I went to a clinic as moral support for a friend who was trying to get pregnant
I got pregnant on the depo too!! I only found out before getting my next dose at 6 months pregnant! It was the first time I had a symptom - my boobs were a bit sore and they just felt odd so I asked for a test. I hadn't had my period in ages on the depo so that wasn't odd. Even the doctor was surprised. (My husband and all his siblings were also "hiding" and his mom didn't find out until late with 4 out of 5 of them)
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Can you react to "I thought I was delivering the placenta" please I would like to see your reaction
Please do a video on hysterectomy!!!
Love the video. I’m curious if there’s away to get pregnant without IVF, intercourse or any kind of implanting? (I don’t think that’s the right word). ❤️💚❤️💚
@Allison Hunter It would be super funny to turn up at work in one of these. 😆
I want Dr. Mama Jones to market a line of pregnancy tests with a big picture of her smiling face and the words "TAKE A PREGNANCY TEST" on the front of the box.
I would take it lmao
Yesssss
I'd take one even though I haven't had sex on 8 months
I would buy!!! Lol
i would buy one
If you find a baby in the toilet, step one would probably be to not flush.
Yes that's probably a good place to start 😂
Well duh.
Probably? Haha
@@Laurenrenrenren Yeah, well that baby won't clean itself, would it now?
Keep the baby warm and make sure it breathes.
I am a child of an open adoption. My biological mom was 18 when she had me. Because the adoption was open, I have an amazing relationship with my bio mom! I have a half sister whose amazing and visit them often. Adoption should absolutely be talked about more, and open adoption should also be talked about more.
Open adoption is the ONLY humane adoption in my opinion. Also an adoptee, just got off the phone with my bio mom actually!
Love your open adoption story! I am a birthmom and my daughter's adoption is very open. I have absolutely no regrets because I can see she is so happy. She knows exactly who I am and we get to see each other often.
I am also and adoptee with an open adoption! I have the most amazing and unique relationship with my birth mom and my 3 half siblings!
I have a half brother out there in the world somewhere. I’d do anything to get to know him. His mother gave him up for adoption against my father’s wishes. When he contacted her, she must have said something to discourage him from wanting to meet my dad, because he chose not to do so. Our family would love to have a relationship with him and love him, even though we have never met.
@@___LC___ I'm so sorry to hear this! Adoption is always difficult, and each family has their own story. I hope one day you will get to meet your half brother. I will say, I don't know who my bio dad is, he signed away his parental rights before I was born so I can sympathize with your situation.
“Sperm are like cockroaches-THEY DO NOT DIE” 😂😂😂
merch design anyone?
They should say stuff like that in sex ed classes.
we need that on a t-shirt
the roach part tho😯
MDJ facial expressions and hand gestures during quiz time are hilarious.
I am an adopted baby.
My birth mother, whoever she was, left me at the hospital after I was born. I am grateful for this. She must have known she wouldn't be able to take care of me, and left me with people she knew could.
Some people may condemn her for this, but I do not. I have a wonderful mom who was unable to give birth to her own children, and she chose to love me.
Everyone came out of this happier and healthier (as far as I'm aware, I've never looked for my genetic parents) and I do wish more people would consider adoption as an option.
Branfeather. I'm glad for you. I think that she did the right thing if she didn't have the resources to care for you. God Bless.
I'm also an adoptee! I know my bio family and they for sure couldn't take care of me the way I was, and am grateful for the love of all involved ♡ too bad you can't thank her, she probably wonders to this day if you're happy and healthy and doing well
Since I’ve had my own babies I’ve become in awe of birth moms. That’s gotta be the most selfless thing to do. Especially because of how bloody hard it is. But to be self aware and decide you likely aren’t going to be a good mom is truly commendable.
I was also adopted because my mother is a drug addict. Adoption can save lives y’all. Trust me
Thats awesome. Glad u found a good home. My mom abandoned me too (after almost killing me) she tried the marriage thing it was the 70s where u like HAD t get married it didnt work out. I found a good home. Its sad women are condemned no matter what they choose to do, abortion, adoption, getting married, not getting married, keeping baby. U have to do what is right for you.
I'm not a mother--never will be (I'm 65, so that ship sailed long ago). But in my opinion, putting a baby up for adoption is the most loving thing a mother can do and the must un-selfish act. If a woman recognizes that she cannot financially care for the baby, that she isn't mentally ready to raise a child, adoption is a great option. And I can't imagine how difficult it must be for a mother do to that. Please, never think a woman who places her child for adoption is being "selfish" or "uncaring". Is the least selfish and most caring thing she can do.
One thing I wish people would think a little more about is not whether or not it was a selfless act, but how that act affects the child. It doesnt matter if my mom gave me up out of love, I still ended up feeling abandoned. Not only that, but giving your child up is a huge gamble, unless it's open and you are well acquainted with the adoptive parents. You are handing your child over to strangers. You dont know what's going to happen to your child. It seems like often a misguided act of love. Maybe I'm just overly cynical because I was adopted into an abusive household. It just rubs me the wrong way when we treat adoption like a saviour act. It's really not that simple
@@plamondonworks6948 For the mom? It typically is that simple. If the child wasn’t taken away due to neglect or bad parenting, it is unlikely for the mom to have given it away without the best intentions in mind. Now you’re right that the adoption system can suck and hurt the child, but I think that if a mom who gave their child up knew it was either them or abusive parents, they would have never done it. So yes, giving a child up for adoption can hurt the child immensely and adoption isn’t the most selfless act in the world, but I’m sure that decision is made with the best intentions in mind.
I’m so sorry this happened to you. I wish a loving family had found you when you were young instead. I truly hope you’re away from the abusers and that you’re doing better now 💜
@@plamondonworks6948 sometimes it’s better if a baby is given up for adoption if the mum’s current situation isn’t ideal. Maybe she’s an addict, very young, from an abusive household. Maybe the mum was raped and couldn’t abort for some reason and didn’t want to keep the child. I’m sorry you felt like you were abandoned. I hope you found a nice family x
I like how you pointed that out. I've always been pushed at the idea that if a woman gets pregnant she HAS to have the baby and take care of it. It's better for the baby to be put up for adoption it's far better than the mom not fanacially ready for a baby and both suffer for it
@@TheYNirvana I mean, that can be, but the most common reason is due to inability to financially care for their child, and that is a TERRIBLE reason. Instead of worshiping adoption we should be empowering women. I was adopted myself so...I'm pretty invested and well studied on the topic
"Take a pregnancy test" is Mama's "Chest compressions"
Yes!! Love both of them
😂 yes!
@@halliegeary8701 why don’t you like him anymore?
@@ellalesnever him partying with no mask in the middle of a pandemic and not taking accountability 😅
I agree!
Dr Mike: Chest compressions, chest compressions, chest compressions!
Mama Doctor Jones: Pregnancy test, pregnancy test, pregnancy test!
OR
Dr Mike: Why isn't anyone starting chest compressions??!!
Mama Doctor Jones: Why isn't anyone taking a pregnancy test??!!
"If you find a baby in the toilet, you need to remove the baby immediately" Great piece of general life advice right there.
I feel like she was scared to take the test. Like, she probably got an idea, but didn't want to go down that road.
ignore it and it will go away mindset
I can understand that. With my last one especially I was in denial. I knew but didn’t want to know. Hubby finally convinced me to take one. But yeah. I think you’re right.
Denial is a hell of a thing, I can see that happening and feel for her
I thought the same thing. I think she knew (or at least suspected) she was pregnant and like others have said was just in major denial.
Too bad that kind of denial makes everything worse for everyone.
The other day I was wearing your “you don’t get to be offended by science” hoodie to a doctor’s appointment. He loved it so much that he wanted to know where I got it from and said that he’ll order one. I also told him to check out your videos. Maybe at my next appointment we can talk about how awesome you and your videos are. 😄
That's so wholesome...
That’s how I met of my best friends! We took Organic chemistry at the same time and one day I saw her wearing it in class and was so excited!! I said “hey is that a Mama Doctor Jones shirt??” And she said yes and we’ve been close friends ever since.♥️
This one was a wild ride. And I’m glad you addressed what the friend said.
Yes! Even more important to point things out when they're well intentioned but have a harmful undertone. Help the person understand better ways to say the thing without creating stigma for another group
If you're in your fertile years, you should be thinking what could happen, but its human nature not to.
@@Tamidewa I don't think you meant to but that kinda comes off as shaming
@@Tamidewa I'm sure if someone wants to be told the obvious in a very condescending tone, they'd ask.
Right! Giving up a baby for adoption is a wonderful thing that more people should consider. Also they should make it easier for the average person to adopt.
In my 20's, one of the girls in my core group of girlfriends kept a stock dollar store tests for any of us to use, day or night. At any given point, one of us would show up at her house, no notice, no questions, to take a test. The reason why she kept tests is because when she was pregnant with her first child, she kept saying I should take a test, I should take a test, but not truly believing she was pregnant. She decided, going forward, that none of her friends would ever feel like they were alone or that they had to wait to take a test. We all knew we could show up, take and be 💯 supported. Incidentally, in the 6 or so years we were living our best single gal lives, only 1 was ever actually pregnant. Her pregnancy was planned, so the fear of not being pregnant was far worse.
I did the same thing with condoms in the bathroom cabinet for my younger room mates. I didn't want them ever to get stuck without birth control in an unplanned situation and get pregnant as a result. If they could make it out to the bathroom they would be OK. This was the early 80's so consent was not always something young women felt they could withhold. Yeah. Horrible, right?
@Dexy83 - That really sounds like an awesome, super supportive friend! And Janet S, so do you! Especially with how self conscious some people can be about purchasing both pregnancy tests & condoms.
You both are amazing. ❤️
“Normalize taking pregnancy tests.” As someone who’s being trying to get pregnant for years, girl I take a pregnancy test when my period is 30 seconds late. 😅
Only been trying for a few months but definitely the same!
Best of luck to both of you
@@n3v3rm0r3 thank you !
@@bril5797 maybe 2021 will be our year!
@@jessm4101 stay strong! Hope you’re successful soon!
Everyone's wanting "Take a pregnancy test" on a tshirt, while I'm over here wanting the "Sperm are like cockroaches..." comment 😂
"Sperm are like cockroaches, so take a pregnancy test!"
THEY NEVER DIE
@@ADJustinBieberlover7 They do, it just can take up to 5 days lol.
It's two years later and yes, there are still ppl here very much liking the idea of that shirt XD
I am happy to see that TLC left that part about her emotions in there as well. I got pregnant while on birth control with my now 2 year old twins. After 3 previous children we were done. We found out very quickly I was pregnant, but it took the whole entire pregnancy and a little after they were born for me to get to an okay with it point emotionally. We did consider putting them up for adoption, I prayed for a miscarriage, struggled with bonding with them after they were born and had severe PPD. It was such a hush hush thing around me and no one wanted to hear about my emotions since they weren't fully on the positive side. I'm so happy that this is being talked about. It's a very lonely place to be when you are struggling and everyone around you just keeps lecturing you about not being grateful for your "blessings." Lonely and it I think made my PPD worse after they were born.
Just wondering, how are you doing now?
I’m so sorry you went through all of that. I have only a cursory understanding at this point, but I’m 28 weeks pregnant with my first, and while I was excited at first, and it was planned, I ended up with a pregnancy complication that hit full force by 6 weeks, and has hospitalized me multiple times. One complication seemed to lead to another, by 8 weeks I didn’t think I could do it anymore. I didn’t want to. I felt so depressed and horrible. I struggled to feel any connection to my baby. At 28 weeks I’ve had 7 different complications, the worst of which that I’ve had the whole time has gotten better, but is definitely not gone. I’ve had people who don’t want to hear that I hate being pregnant. After having bleeding at 26 weeks I know that I don’t want to lose my baby, but I being pregnant has been physically hell on my body and I am very concerned about PPD/PPA.
@@okestperson6016 Thank you so much for asking. Of course my husband and I adore our boys, but it is hard. Twins are hard even when you wanted them. But I have found a Moms of Multiples support group where I live and that has been amazingly helpful.
Thank you for sharing! Not enough people are talking about these experiences and hearing about them helps to understand other people's positions. I love my unborn child more than I've ever loved anyone and wouldn't ever want to lose her/ him, but even at a mere 8 weeks I've had more struggles than I ever would've thought possible. From spending a fearful, long evening at the E.R. due to bleeding to my current bout of excrutiatingly painful stomach cramps and extreme nausea, it's been hard. Stories like this reassure me that I don't have to feel guilty for not enjoying my pregnancy. I have all these extreme motherly feelings, but when the pain is so strong it is hard not to feel discouraged, like I'm not ready to face what's needed in order to have this child. It's a really eye-opening experience.
Many hugs to everyone who is currently going through this or has done so in the past. I pray that we'll all get through this and ultimately bond well with our precious little ones, whether it's right away or takes a little longer. And for those who have been though it already, I pray that the trauma will fade. Much love!
So my second pregnancy was unexpected and I got pregnant on BC. I had HG with my daughter and honestly didn't want any more kids. I had a dream I was pregnant but didn't find out until I felt the baby move (I hadn't had a period since having my daughter about a year before). When I gagged brushing my teeth a big thing with HG I took a test and was pregnant. I was NOT excited or happy about it. I did end up having a miscarriage which made me have a lot of feelings of guilt. All that to say you aren't alone. Im happy to hear you're in a better place now. PPD is a beast.
"Take a pregnancy test."
Me, a lesbian: Okay.
Edit: To the people saying "What about a trans woman?", that's a very specific scenario and I would first need to be with one for it to happen. It hasn't come up and if it did, then I would be worried, but the likeliness of a cis woman (even if intersex) producing sperm is incredibly unlikely. Also I am not getting drunk and having sex with men. I am not sexually interested in men. Getting me drunk would not change that. That's called rape. So I guess I would be worried in that scenario, too. Please stop making up ridiculous scenarios that is removing my autonomy from the situation.
"Take a pregnancy test."
Me, a virgin: Okay.
These two comments made me laugh so hard 🤣
💙
Take a pregnancy test.
Me, already a pregnant woman: Okay.
”take a pregnancy test”
Me who honestly isn't having sex: Okay
"Sperm are like cockroaches. They. Don't. Die."
And I'm dead.
Yay, you're not a sperm!
Then you are not a sperm.
True. I am not a sperm... though half of my chromosomes did come from a sperm. 😮
I have to get a T-shirt like that! 😆
When I said that to my partner, he looked down and cringed about that fact.
Okay, I felt terrible when I started cracking up at "If you find a baby in the toilet, you should...remove it immediately" but then you were laughing too and made me feel much better. Just that phrasing!!
Could you react to Outrageous Births: Tales from the Crib episode “Born in an Elevator”. The third of the birth stories is about a woman who has a prolapsed cord. It’s an interesting episode but also the woman actually writes a blog about her parenting experiences. In the show they say at the end the usual baby was healthy etc but on her blog she actually shares his extensive medical journey he had to go through as an infant through childhood that included surgeries, a gtube and a variety of other treatment and interventions. It was pretty eye opening. I always wondered how every child in these shows always ends up a perfectly typical child.
At this point I do not care what MDJ reacts to, i just enjoy her content
Isnt that the one where the woman is claustrophobic?
The kids on this show end well because it's TLC. They like drama only if it has a happy ending. Well, until they start glorifying toxic relationships, but I think that's another episode.
I was 18 when I found out I was pregnant, I would have never known, if it wasnt for my mom, and as soon as I told her my symptoms she instantly said to get a pg test, and then dropped everything and told me to go with her to the drug store. Of course, I was pregnant, I barely had to pee on it and it went positive. I was not happy though and honestly wanted an abortion, I was 18, I didn't want a baby yet. but for whatever reason, I am incredibly selfless and asked my BF if he wanted to keep it, he was over the moon with joy so of course, he wanted to keep it so I kept it. throughout the whole pregnancy, I hated every moment. never once did I feel happy. and it only got worse after I had her. It took me 3 years, 3 years of my daughter's life for me to get help. I hated everything and wanted to end it, I just wanted to fall asleep and never wake up. I cried a lot, got mad at her a lot for just being a baby, I hated everything about myself, and made myself sick. I dont know why but one day I just opened up to my BF and told him how i was feeling and he said to maybe see my doctor. my doctor prescribed me antidepressents. It took time to get adjusted but I finaly feel a little happier and glad to have my daughter! I still have a much more healing to do but thats ok! healing takes time and patiance! I feel like i missed the first 3 years of my daughters life but I dont let it bring me down, Ive learned to understand that i was sick and that i am doing much better now. If you ever need someone to just listen, I am here. Life is heard and complicated, you dont need to go at it alone!
I'm so glad you're doing better now :) I hope everything continues to get better
I am sorry that you had to go through all of that. I hope you are feeling better. You seem like a strong person :)
Sounds like you had PPD after having her! Glad you're doing better now.
I would have just given him the baby and move on. He’d get child support of course, but if he wanted he could take care of it then.
Lol Step 1: Take baby out of toilet.
So glad I went to college so I knew to do that.
hahahahaha
Fail. Step 1 is actually don't flush! All that college tuition
Love love love your comments on adoption! I used to work for an adoption agency. Now we call it “placing a child for adoption” instead of “giving up your child for adoption” because it denotes how it is a choice made by the birth mother for the benefit of her child.
Thank you for helping to normalize adoption and speaking respectfully about it. As a birth mom, I very much appreciate it. The one thing I want to note, though, and not many people realize this, but saying we "give up" our children can often be hurtful language. Many of use prefer to say we placed our children. Thanks so much for all of your educational content, and I hope you know how appreciated you are!
Thank you for sharing that information! I’m not a parent and I never realized how hurtful that language could be. I’ll be sure to say “placed” next time I talk about adoption
I think the language used is usually contextual for the situation.
I have known a couple of birth mothers and yeah, they never gave up their babies. Those babies were still in their hearts decades later.
I can't even imagine. Deciding that it would be best for your child to place them for adoption has got to be the most selfless, heart wrenching thing a human can do. Birth mothers cop a lot of judgement and criticism, when they should be recognised for the incredibly brave sacrifice they make for the sake of their baby.
Came here to say this. MDJ, this resource might be helpful: www.adoptmatch.com/words-matter-adoption-terminology/
Love what you said about adoption. As a birthmom I struggled so much with my decision while pregnant but I found a great family for my daughter but when she was born I struggled because I loved her and didn't want to go through with the adoption but in the end it wasn't about me it was about what I knew was best for my daughter. I placed her with a great family and years later I still get to be part of her life, I see her all the time, she knows who I am and she knows I love her very much. I am a huge advocate for open adoption, I have no regrets because I know I did what was best for my child and she is happy and healthy.
These videos are like therapy to me. I found out I was 36 weeks pregnant at 20 years old in my first year of university. It was WILD.
Tell us more! I hope everything went well for your and baby.
@@eliswiat oh its a long old story! Even flew 10 hours at 35 weeks and broke my wrist ice skating at 30 ish weeks!😬🤣 But we are both absolutely fab now, she will be five in February and perfectly healthy!
@@meganlaland8129 wow, wish you best for you and your 5 year old ^^
@@isda3314 thank you🥰
My husband was so confused a few months back because he was emptying the grocery bags and found 3 or 4 pregnancy tests! Lol I have a paraguard and am a paranoid woman lolol
I bought a box of the testing strips they sell in bulk on Amazon for when people are TTC because I’m also paranoid but don’t wanna be buying expensive tests all the time 🤣 it feels wasteful especially when they’re always negative (thank you nuvaring)
My partner found out I had a stock of pregnancy tests and very nervously was like "is there something I should be aware of?"
And I had to reassure them that I keep them on hand because sometimes my period can be really inconsistent so I take one regularly just to be sure.
I wasn’t born in the toilet but I was born on the bathroom floor because my mom said she was in labor and no one believed her
Oh my gosh. That is terrible you’re poor mom 😟
@@amyjanegrzebien3746 haha, no. June 2nd
@@cassymarie3050 yeah, it wasn’t fun for her or the poor paramedic boys who came to deliver me on the floor.
My mom helped her friend give birth in the back of a car because she was in denial that her contractions were real. Luckily baby and mama were fine
My dad drives really slow. Soooo he had to pull over and the ambulance came to the side of the road and they were going to take my mom to the hospital but there wasn’t enough time so I was born in a ambulance on the side of the road
Thank you so much for saying that about adoption. I was young, mentally not stable and gave my son to a good family and they adopted him. 13yrs later he is still happy and healthy and I get photos. Thank you. Now I'm older and have a 3 year old with me💗
Why when she said “let’s just not say things like that” did I feel like I was being nicely scolded? Feels like deja vu.
Lol it felt like an elementary school teacher telling a kid not to be mean to another kid 😂
Love your videos! I recently found out I’m pregnant. I was showing symptoms but passed them off as the usual things I sometimes feel but I remembered your words “don’t be afraid to take a test” and i went to the store with my husband and we got two test. Both came back positive, i went to the doctor to double check and I’m at this moment about 8weeks I’ll be 9 weeks along Christmas day! You’re amazing snd your advice is a life saver. Thanks so much for what you do! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
It's not ruined. I don't even want to watch it without you commentary. Love it
Yeah, I've never watched this show and have no interest, but I enjoy MDJ's reactions. 😁
MDJ: Take a pregnancy test
Me: Confused virgin noises.
Me: Confused asexual noises
*laughs in single*
Honestly, Take a Test should be the name of this series.
well, some people in those series did take a test but too early or too late so it was negative
I’m waiting for the day when she says
“Hey All my name is mama Doctor Jones mom to 5!” ❤️😄
LOL if they decide to have another child :)
The ending was the best part of my day. You should ALWAYS included that.
I was looking for a comment about that 😂
Was it on purpose?
Love it!!!
I was beginning to think no one else had seen the end when scrolling through the comments. Haha, I love it!
LMAOOO that for sure was NOT on purpose🤣 I died when I saw that.
“That showed me her character right there” 🤢
Thank you for calling that out!
I just handed in my thesis and entered youtube just to see that a new MDJ video is up. I think the heavens are smiling down on me today
Congrats!!
@@MamaDoctorJones Thank you so much!! It's just my bachelor's thesis so I still got loads of uni in front of me but you make me feel very accomplished
MDJ “take a pregnancy test, take a pregnancy test, take a pregnancy test!”
Dr Mike “chest compressions, chest compressions, chest compressions!”
My friend had a baby on/in the toilet, she knew she was pregnant, didn’t know she was pushing a baby out on the toilet though.
That would be so shocking! Was she and baby okay?
I am honestly so envious of people who have such painless contractioms!
They were ok- it was pretty traumatic for her though.
My moms cousin gave birth very quickly. Like she pushed out my cousin within 20 minutes on Christmas Eve it was before they even had time to call the midwife or 911
@@GonnaBAMom1Day That’s good to hear!
This one girl my little sis went to school with someone who had a baby when she was 13, the baby came prematurely but then about 8 months later she ended up having another baby in her toilet and hid the baby in her closet until her parents came home. I think she was in severe shock so she didnt know what to do plus she had just turned 14 and barely knew how to take care of her first baby but omg i felt so horrible for her. My friend had her surprise baby a few months earlier as well so that just had the middle school and highschool shook when they both came out around the same time and announced that theyd had babies
omg, the teenager mom story is horrible and also a good example on why sex education is important.
@@adelest9500 fr. A lot of people think that just because you just had a baby already that you cant get pregnant.. but you can literally just a month later and not even realize because you brush them off as postpartum pains or just hormones after having a baby and then boom, two in the same year right after eachother. Consent also needs to be taught better in schools. My friend who also had a baby without knowing was drugged and didn’t put it all together until she had her baby. I mean luckily for some people it ends up being a happy thing and baby comes out healthy but, sex education really need to be fixed so less and less things like this happen to teen girls. Especially in communities of colour, like my own. We live right beside a reserve and most of us are indigenous, like myself, and teen pregnancy is very common within our teens unfortunately (It comes down to family trauma due to the racism and prejudice that runs deep in this country).
I have missed my period from stress. When I moved in February, my period was due the day we moved but got pushed back for weeks. I definitely took multiple pregnancy tests even though I have the copper iud because the idea of being pregnant with an iud is horrifying
Thank you for focusing on adoption as a positive. So many people label mothers who put their babies up for adoption as weak or bad. It's a selfless gift like you said.
I have an IUD but still take 3 or so pregnancy tests a year if things feel “off” and I don’t get periods with my iud
Oh my gosh freaking same!
Same here but I don’t take pregnancy tests. Sometimes I think I should because something is off but I’m still a couple years away from getting it replaced so I justify it that ‘can’t’ get pregnant right now (which is nearly true, that .01%)
My 3rd is an IUD baby. So good call
I did this too while I had my IUD! Now that it's out and I'm running at condom-failure-rate risk levels, I haven't taken a single one because the ol' period came back and she's like CLOCKWORK
Same
Random side note : that sweater makes your beautiful eyes POP 😍
Watching MDJ is the same as studying for my midwifery admission exam right? Im not procrastinating right?
Good luck on your exam, we'll be rooting for you!
@@hp8685 thank you 💜
Definitely! You never know what could pop up on a test. Now you are better prepared in case you are asked what are the proper steps to take if you find a baby in a toilet.
@@IJustWantToUseMyName exactly! Lmao
Good luck!
I was scared when I first clicked on an MDJ video because it was one of these 'I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant'-videos. All Ob-Gyns I've ever had have not believed anything I told them and my little sister coming from an 'unknown' pregnancy (my mother thought she was just gaining weight and blamed losing her period on menopause), I expected you to discredit everything the women felt. Now I literally can't get enough of your videos. You probably won't read this, but you have inspired me to become a better Ob-Gyn. Any hate you get is based on nonsense--you are a kind human, fantastic doctor and loving mum with beautiful kids.
This whole time I thought the thumbnail photos were random freezeframes from the actual videos and now I know the TRUTH 😂😂😂
Seeing her do that was so cute though lol
😆😆 meanwhile I actually DID use a frame from the video instead
@@MamaDoctorJones that was a great video and television series house m.d. and I didn't know that I was pregnant and the good doctor great series on abc tlc and nbc the are great doctor series
Dr. Mike: “Chest compressions! Chest compressions!”
MDJ: “Take a pregnancy test! Take a pregnancy test!”
This shirt makes your eyes pop. Really cute
Enjoying binge watching this series! I’m 24 weeks pregnant after 17 years of infertility and am so enjoying watching this as you give a real doctor’s opinion on such a unique show!
The shot with you trying to get a good reaction face for the thumbnail is pretty hilarious... Did you mean to leave that in? 🤣
No lol I didn’t
@@MamaDoctorJones that’s hilarious! Loved it!
awww has it been taken out now?? I was looking for it lol
A long time ago, my grandmother (she is 98 now) was about to give birth to her third daughter (my aunt) in the field she was working on. At one point she stopped and she warned everyone that she was going home because now "it was time".
Hey, you should check out Lindsey Holiday’s videos about gynecology through history. The first is conception, the second on pregnancy, and the thirds on giving birth. I think you’d really like it!
I agree. It was a good series of videos.
Yes, these were interesting. 🐊🐊🐊
Love her channel!!!
I’m so glad you said that! Adoption is a very selfless thing to do! I was a counselor and adoption liaison for years when ladies came in unsure if they were pregnant or not! I talked to them, we did a pregnancy test and explained their options in truth. I always told them, even if you don’t think you can care for the child, there are so many people that would love a child that can not have one! Giving life for yourself or for another family...either way it is a blessing you can have and/or share with someone else. The gift of life is a blessing!
Hey, I know this is a difficult/ heavy topic.....but would you ever make a video on consent and rights violations in childbirth in the US? It's heartbreaking to find out some of the things that are happening to birthing people. Have you followed anything that the organization 'Birth Monopoly' does? I am a fan of yours, I just think this topic needs to be addressed. Thank you!
I wish she would. I shared my own story about lack of consent for things and too many people had similar stories.
@@sleepykitty1985 I'm so sorry that happened to you! This shouldn't be happening. I recently saw Melanie Murphy's birth story video on TH-cam and I was horrified that she was lied to, coerced, and had unnecessary interventions and fingers shoved in her vagina without consent or even warning! I wish MDJ would do a reaction video to her birth story video!
Women. We are women. Please don't use this dehumanizing language.
@@frauw1464 what do you mean??
@@thatcrazydaisey3437 "birthing people" was too inclusive i guess
Dr. Mike: "Chest compressions, chest compressions, chest compressions"
MDJ: "Pregnancy test, pregnancy test, pregnancy test"
Edit: Wow, thank you for all the likes!
I was thinking the same thing!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dr. Mike: Wear a mask, stay home.
Also Dr. Mike: Goes out on boat with friends partying without masks over the person limit of the gathering limit of that state.
@@caitlinkeiper1323 That's exactly why I've lost *all* respect for him. The "pandemic" must not be that serious if doctors are out partying with their friends on yachts.
@@RedRoseSeptember22 try to be smarter
I suddenly remember that time I just on my way home from vacation by train, and other passenger suddenly say she about to give birth. But the next station is like 45 minutes after that. Fortunately, there is a midwife and her 2 student in the train. So she give birth in the train, in my seat with the help from the midwife.. that was a realy cool memories 😀😀
Wow! That’s intense. That is so lucky that there was a midwife on the train!
Thank you for being so compassionate. And yeah, giving up a child for adoption is sometimes the greatest gift one can give.
I'm just in awe of these people who have sex with zero protection and then are shocked to find out they got pregnant. Like what??? Of course you would get pregnant from that
Honestly though in america sex education is really bad. I once heard some of my classmates discussing "pulling out" as a method of birth control so I think a lot of young people just don't know because they were never told and are too afraid to ask
it's usually more concerning if you don't lol
@@Ocelot80524 it depends on the time of the month.
Spend a day in an American high school. It’s.... pretty easy to see how this shit happens. Gotta love Christians yelling about abstinence.
@@mermaidismyname Yeah and they don't realize "pre-cum" has sperm in it also lol.
My wife is pregnant and your channel is my new favorite! haha i binged almost every video last night. Good stuff Dr Jones
Congratulations...hope all goes smoothly. Positive vibes from New Hampshire and remember to be kind to each other and yourself during this pandemic and social crisis
React recommendations:
- Bones season 6 episode 23 (The Change in the Game)
- Bones season 7 episode 7 (The Prisoner in the Pipe)
Bones is a crime solving show, but giving birth is a big part of these episodes, and I'm curious how accurately it's portrayed!
I love those episodes! Just rewatched!
Mama Dr Jones: Take a pregnancy test take a pregnancy test take a pregnancy test
Me, a lesbian: *taking notes* yes yes, understood. Oh wai-
"Sperm are like cockroaches - they don't die!" I lost it! If I have a chance to use that statement at any time in the future, I'm going to!
At my first OBGYN appointment today. I said youtube and mama dr Jones the Dr i know who that is!! I live in WA. Been a fan first month you started. Thank you for starting this all!!!! Merry Christmas!!
I have an IUD and I still take pregnancy tests occasionally just to ease my mind. I know the pregnancy risk is low but it makes me feel better.
Honestly for some people it is a sign of a BETTER mom to adopt away their child. If you’re way too young, unable financially, physically or emotionally to take care of a child it will often be better off with parents who can
Love that the sponsor is StoryWorth! I got it for my mom last year for a mother's day gift. Went in on it with my sisters and it's been so fun to see what she says every week!
Can I just say, I watch for your content because I have been a L&D nurse/PhD nursing professor for 23 years, but seriously, your eyes in this post are STUNNING! Gorgeous, girl!
OMG the thumbnail video is hilarious!!! Thank you for the laugh!
Mama Doctor Jones - I want to THANK YOU for your comments on Adoption after an unexpected birth. My daughter was born around 37 weeks to an amazing young woman who had no idea she was pregnant. My daughters Birth Mother is strong and Brave and deserves respect for the amazingly selfless choice she made for her daughter and for us . I wish this stigma wasn’t there but people like you speaking the truth helps so much - thank you for using your influence to educate!
Adored you “practicing” your reaction faces😝
The phrase “You do the best you can with the information you have” has helped me so much in many facets of my life and I’m so glad you repeat it in every video like this!
the "baby in toilet" monologue made me cry with laughter oh my GOD
After watching your video's I started taking a pregnancy test every three months
I am lactose intolerant and have a stress stomach (So used to cramps), often feel sick and have heartburn and dizziness frequently. (Has been diagnosed)
Even though we use protection my mom also got pregnant when using protection and I was always scared I wouldn't notice but also that if I took a test frequently my friends would start to judge me. After your video's I had a talk with everyone and take a test every three months with my friend.
I'm really happy there are doctors like you normalizing things like this. Thank you so much!
The last 30 seconds or so are AWESOME! Just making faces into the camera... I LOST IT! Thank you for leaving that in! Merry Christmas to me.
Storyworth really is a great gift, it has opened up a new channel of communication with my grandmother and she is loving it! My cousins and I split the cost for her birthday and I can't wait to get her book.
You inspire me to continue my dream of TH-cam and becoming a doctor! Also I am super early!!
I’m glad you addressed adoption and validating her thought process. I also liked your information in addition to the doctor’s answers. Wish you were my obgyn-makes such a difference to have a caring medical professional by your side. ❤️
Back when my husband and I were using the ol' pull and pray method if my period was even a day late I took a pregnancy test.
We're currently trying for baby #2 so now we actually want to get pregnant.
Pregnancy tests aren't hard to take, it isn't even expensive. When in doubt take a pregnancy test ladies
My sister's biological mother didn't know she was pregnant and gave her up for adoption. And I am so thankful she did because my sister was the perfect addition to our family (11years ago) and I can't imagine her not being in our lives.
My pregnancy test was 89 cents at walmart. It was the first and only one I took for that pregnancy because it gave me my answer. PSA: Take a pregnancy test!!!
This summer I had Coupons for pregnancy Tests and I bought 6 of them (for 10€).
What I did not expect is that I literally needed them a month later 🤣 and I was so in shock, I took 3 in 3 executive days. Now I am 21st week.
@@MiaMizuno Wishing you and your baby well!
Don’t leave us in expense, was it positive or no?
@@sunmarsh thanks, having another appointment today and hopefully finally we know the gender to let my first child know if it's gonna be a lil sis or lil bro :D
@@user-hanging-at-the-hanged-man Yes-It was an instant positive. That pregnancy was completely unexpected so I am all for the "just take a test" memo. My little baby is 14 months now.
“It’s much better than that other time of the month”
Oop- too late 😂
This show used to give me such bad anxiety that I was pregnant and unaware of it (even after plenty of negative pregnancy tests)😅
Me too and I've been single my entire life
Same!!
Same here, everything is a pregnancy symptom for me now. Hungry? symptom of pregnancy. Tired? also pregnancy. Smell something funny? pregnancy. Need to pee? definitely pregnancy. Test negative? but maybe it's false negative... :D
Not this show but I use to be on a medication that messed everything up and I use to think “Did I have sex and not remember?”. So much anxiety waiting for it.
Every symptom she described is what I get when I'm under stress. I never would have thought to take a pregnancy test in this situation because I would be expecting to feel all this from starting school.
That top really makes your eyes pop. It matches perfectly. You have insanely beautiful eyes!
Hi! RRT here! Love that this video talks about breathing difficulties in neonates! But it's CONTINUOUS positive airway pressure not controlled.
The thumbnail faces at the end SENT ME 😂
Just coming back from receiving a 28 week baby from an abruptio placentae (everything went well, thankfully), and I find this great video. Made me remember that maybe 7 years ago that in our hospital (in San Martín de los Andes, Argentinian Patagonia) a girl of 16 delivered her baby in the bathroom for she didn't know she was in labor, and the doctor that came to the cries was an internal medicine specialist and she left the room screaming "a doctor, a doctor!". After we rescued the baby we couldn't stop laughing. Everything went well for that baby too 🥰. Happy Christmas to y'all!
I sincerely love the "much better than the other time of the month" intro
'Everybody's favorite time of the month, much better than that other time of the month!'
As someone also on that time of the month, I'm deeply conflicted
This is the fastest I’ve ever clicked on a notification before!
Mr Jefferson, where have you been?
Uhhhhh France
I absolutely love your channel! You teach & inform on so many things- in a 44 year old with 3 children & my tubes were tied after our 3rd baby, but I still learn from you & I appreciate your knowledge. Thank you, keep em coming!
Watching my fav time of the month vid while on my time of the month
So I’m watching this with my 3.5 month old. And he just keeps cooing and smiling at you 😂
I got pregnant on the depo shot and I only found out I was pregnant because I went to a clinic as moral support for a friend who was trying to get pregnant
At least you guys are preggy mommys together:D
I got pregnant on the depo too!! I only found out before getting my next dose at 6 months pregnant! It was the first time I had a symptom - my boobs were a bit sore and they just felt odd so I asked for a test. I hadn't had my period in ages on the depo so that wasn't odd. Even the doctor was surprised. (My husband and all his siblings were also "hiding" and his mom didn't find out until late with 4 out of 5 of them)
@@silverlining7112 Wow! Fascinating story lol.
@Alura that had to have been an interesting conversation lol.
I’ve seen all of these episodes so many times but I love that she explains and talks though them. She definitely needs more subscribers
These always come out the week before my period so I always get so excited to watch them but they always remind me I'm about to pms👁👄👁
Ok, but how is your shirt matching your eye color so perfectly, like what 😱😍
We need merch that says "just take a pregnancy test" 😂