Feb 2

Thoughtful Thursday! “…I Talked To A Midwife And She Helped Ease My Fears…”

“I felt nervous about you going past 42 weeks and not being induced, so I talked to a midwife and she helped ease my fears about letting birth happen naturally.” – OB to mother postterm.

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Summer had this to say, Feb 2, 2012 @ 5:05 am (Quote)

That’s AWESOME! I love it when when a doctor consults someone else, instead of assuming that they know everything.

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Tara R. had this to say, Feb 2, 2012 @ 5:13 am (Quote)

Wow! That’s great to hear – a doctor who recognizes he/she can learn from a midwife! I hope you went on to have an awesome birth, OP.

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LG had this to say, Feb 2, 2012 @ 5:53 am (Quote)

<3 this OB.

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Jennifer had this to say, Feb 2, 2012 @ 5:56 am (Quote)

How great! A doctor who can admit they might not know it all, and is willing to learn from someone else. This OB is a keeper.

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Sheva had this to say, Feb 2, 2012 @ 6:05 am (Quote)

Wow. I’m so impressed.
Asking is a sign of intelligence and respect for knowledge, not a weakness.

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Dee the Doula had this to say, Feb 2, 2012 @ 6:11 am (Quote)

WOW!!! Way to go, OB!

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first time mommy had this to say, Feb 2, 2012 @ 7:58 am (Quote)

WOW! Go OB! =D
One who recognizes their fears, but doesn’t let them take over, and instead conquers them with information! YAY =D Sooo happy!

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AK had this to say, Feb 2, 2012 @ 8:29 am (Quote)

Awesome! I love it. Props to that OB!!!

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Molly had this to say, Feb 2, 2012 @ 9:14 am (Quote)

Mine!

NAK w/ left hand so I’;; just post my birth story haha. http://whatmollythinks.blogspot.com/2011/05/phoenixs-birth-story.html

and this focuses on our dr/client relationship: http://guggiedaly.blogspot.com/2011/06/confessions-of-mama-with-awesome.html

She has since dumped me as a client though and didn’t state why :/

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Molly Reply:
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:17 am Molly(Quote)

Oh by the way! I birthed at 43 weeks, 3 days. He came in his own perfect time

He was 10lbs 3oz of YES I CAN!!

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Marie Reply:
February 2nd, 2012 at 1:04 pm Marie(Quote)

Wooo hoo! Way to go, mama! *internet high-five*

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Andrea Reply:
February 3rd, 2012 at 3:10 pm Andrea(Quote)

“She has since dumped me as a client though and didn’t state why :/”

Her malpractice insurance/pressure from her partners?

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Ann S had this to say, Feb 2, 2012 @ 9:37 am (Quote)

That a doctor consults with anyone is amazing. That they consult with a midwife is nothing short of a miracle. That they actually LISTEN to a midwife — I’m in shock. OP, so glad you had such an amazing and patient doctor. Do you think he/she could be cloned?

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The other Julie Reply:
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:20 am The other Julie(Quote)

You said it! Can I put in my dibs for the first clone?

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Jane had this to say, Feb 2, 2012 @ 9:52 am (Quote)

YEAH!!! That a doctor
1) recognizes that there are many different ways to help a pregnant woman,
2) that different risk factors require different levels of concern,
3) that different professionals specialize in treating different levels of risk
4) that these professionals are not lessened by learning from one another

and best of all,

5) that Fear is not a medical professional and should not be the only one consulted.

Dear Doctor:

You ROCK!

Love, Everyone

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