May 18
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“We Don’t Want To Have An Emergency…”

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“We don’t want to have an emergency, so let’s just schedule a cesarean.” – L&D Charge Nurse to mother and partner after an unsuccessful version to turn a breech baby.

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May 18
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“…Learn Some Patience.”

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“No, I can’t give you your hCG levels over the phone! You won’t have any clue what I’m even talking about!  You’ll be here in a week. Learn some patience.” – OB Nurse to woman after her hCG levels had been tested for a THIRD time due to suspected miscarriage.

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May 17
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“…They’re Both Going To Die!”

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“If you allow your wife to go through with this, then you’re going to go home alone because they’re both going to die!” – OB to husband when the parents and the OB discussed optimal cord clamping during a cesarean.

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May 17
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“Well Then, Maybe You Need Therapy.”

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“Well then maybe you need therapy.” – Certified Nurse Midwife when the mother stated that she didn’t like needles and did not want an IV or pitocin unless absolutely necessary.

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May 17
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“I Think You Should Supplement With Formula.”

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“I think you should supplement with formula.”  L&D nurse to a new mother, after only the second time the mother had breastfed her baby, shortly after birth.

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May 16
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Thoughtful Thursday! “I’m So Sorry You Had To Deal With That…”

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“I’m so sorry you had to deal with that. It must have been very painful for you.” – OB nurse to mother who had some traumatic experiences associated with her birth.

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May 15
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“I Will Take A Bite Out At 3:00…”

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“I will take a bite out of 3:00. How many bites did I get last time?”  - OB/Gyn to woman during a cervical punch biopsy.

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May 15
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“You Just Want Permission To Get High Off Over-The-Counter Drugs.”

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“You just want permission to get high off over-the-counter drugs.” –  OB Nurse to pregnant mother over the phone, after mother had called a health line to inquire if cold/flu medicine was ok to take while pregnant due to a nasty cold she was experiencing.

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May 15
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“Don’t Hold Her Too Much, You’ll Spoil Her.”

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“Don’t hold her too much, you’ll spoil her. ” – Postpartum nurse to mother, when the nurse handed the mother her newborn, to hold for the first time.  The mother was crying, overcome with emotion at holding her baby for the first time, 24 hours after her cesarean.

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May 15
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“Asian Women Don’t Produce Enough Breast Milk.”

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“Asian women don’t produce enough breast milk.” – L&D nurse to a new mother of Asian decent as she breastfed her baby for the first time.

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