“Your husband can’t be in the OR because you will look dead, and that might freak him out.” -OB to mother during VBAC consult on what might happen in the event of uterine rupture and the need for an emergency cesarean under general anesthesia.

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“That’s the first epidural I’ve ever done without my glasses on.” Anesthesiologist while borrowing glasses from the midwife to fill out paperwork.

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“Get ready for the D&C.” -OB to OR team after mother was in the OR for repairs of tears incurred during her vaginal birth.

“Why are you doing a D&C, that wasn’t on the consent form?” -Mother to anesthesiologist positioned at her head.

“We’ll explain everything afterwards.” -Anesthesiologist to mother.

Why are you doing a D&C?” -Mother to nurse in the OR.

“We’ll explain everything afterwards.” -OR nurse.

After the procedures, everyone left quickly to go home as it was late at night, without any explanations of why a D&C was performed without consent.

Mother understood more clearly when she later received a bill for $1200 for the procedure.

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“Is this a planned repeat cesarean section?” -Anesthesiologist to mother being prepped for surgery.

“No, I was trying for a home birth after cesarean, but needed to transfer.”-Mother

“Well, that was stupid wasn’t it?” -Anesthesiologist to mother while patting her cheek patronizingly.

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“I’m sorry, but your questions are far too informed. You are too knowledgeable. I can’t answer your questions for you… I will book you in with the head of anesthesia for you to talk to. May be they can answer some questions for you.” -OB to mother inquiring about pain medication options during her upcoming twin birth.

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“Do you smell that? That’s your flesh burning.” -Anesthesiologist to mother during a cesarean after she expressed her fear of the anesthesia not working.

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“It’s getting late. The anesthesiologist & I are going home. If you don’t choose a cesarean now… & something happens to your baby during the night, no one will be here to save you.” -OB encouraging mother to consent to a cesarean even though both mother and baby were stable.

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No, we prefer you be surprised like the rest of us!” -Anesthesiologist to mother returning from cesarean surgery, when she asked him if she should expect throw up again, as she had done repeatedly during the operation.

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“Epidurals are perfectly safe, otherwise we wouldn’t do them.” -Anesthesiologist to mother just after she signed a consent form and asked about risks.

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