Jan 27
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“…VBAC…I Don’t Like Those. You Should Have A Repeat Section Next Time.”

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“There’s an error in your history, it only lists one surgery, but you have two children….” [mother responds with successful VBAC details] “VBAC… I don’t like those. You should have a repeat section next time.” – General Practice doctor during appointment where mother was being seen for skin allergies.

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Jan 27
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“You Don’t Need To Be Concerned If It Will Affect Your Sex Life, You Have A Baby Now…”

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“You don’t need to be concerned if it will affect your sex life, you have a baby now. It’s not all about you anymore.”  - Midwife refusing to suture second degree tear, and mother expressed concern (not relating to sex) if it would heal unassisted.

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Jan 27
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“Well, If You HAVE To Keep Feeding It…”

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“Well, if you HAVE to keep feeding it, I guess you can have this instead.” – Pharmacist when asked for cold and flu medication that is safe for breastfeeding.

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Jan 27
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“You’re Not In Labor. You Just Strained Your Back…”

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“You’re not in labor.  You just strained your back.  Here’s a prescription for a muscle relaxer and I have a date with my wife in 15 minutes so I have to go.” – OB to  Mother presenting with potential premature labor.

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Jan 26
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Thoughtful Thursday! “I Don’t Have An Agenda, I Just Wanted You To Make An Informed Choice…”

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“I don’t have an agenda, I just want you to make an informed choice that is right for you.” – Certified Nurse Midwife to mother while discussing prenatal  and genetic testing.

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Jan 26
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Thoughtful Thursday! “You Did It, Girl!”

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“You did it, girl!” – OB to mother immediately after a successful VBAC.

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Jan 26
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Thoughtful Thursday! “You Made This Look So Easy.”

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“You made this look so easy.”  - Midwife to a mother who just birthed an 11lb 5oz baby.

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Jan 26
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Thoughtful Thursday! “The Best Thing You Can Do Is Keep Breastfeeding On Demand.”

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“The best thing you can do is keep breastfeeding on demand.” – Pediatrician to a mother with a jaundiced newborn.

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Jan 25
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“Well, I’ll Try But I Really Doubt This Is Going To Work.”

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“Well, I’ll try but I really doubt this is going to work.” – Anesthesiologist while administering an epidural to a laboring mother.

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Jan 25
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“…Don’t Do That! Fruit Has Calories!”

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“Oh! Don’t do that! Fruit has calories!” – OB to mother who declined a stool softener because she was not constipated and told the OB that she ate plenty of fruit and vegetables.

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