“You Cannot Eat In Labor. If You Aspirate & Die, Someone Is Going To Sue Me.”

“You cannot eat in labor. If you aspirate and die, someone is going to sue me.” – OB to mother when the mother listed “be able to eat and drink” on her birth plan.

48 people dislike these words.

Read on »

Jan 30

Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.

“That’s Fine, But I’ll Be The One Who Decides How Well You’re Handling Labor.”

“That’s fine, but I’ll be the one who decides how well you’re handling labor.” – OB to mother who stated during a prenatal that she hoped to birth unmedicated.

57 people dislike these words.

Read on »

Dec 19

Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.

“…Be Prepared For Excruciating Pain.”

“Well, be prepared for excruciating pain.” – Family Practice doctor when mother stated her birth plan included using the tub, walking, and position changes to avoid pain medication.

58 people dislike these words.

Read on »

Nov 3

Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.

Thoughtful Thursday! “We’ll Make Sure You Get The Birth You Want.”

“I think it’s a great idea. Make a list of what you absolutely want, we’ll all sign off on it, and we’ll make sure you get the birth you want.” – OB to mother when talking about the mother’s birth wishes and a birth plan.

2 people dislike these words.

Read on »

Oct 21

Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.

“See! I Told You Not To Write Up A Birth Plan.”

“See! I told you not to write up a birth plan.” – OB to mother after unplanned cesarean.

54 people dislike these words.

Read on »

Oct 14

Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.

“Wait Until You Are Stalled At 5CM And We Up The Pitocin…”

“Wait until you are stalled at 5cm dilated and we up the Pitocin. Lets see how well you cope without an epidural then!” OB to mother while discussing her birth plan that stated please do not offer pain medications unless asked for.

62 people dislike these words.

Read on »

Oct 5

Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.

“If That’s The Type Of Birth You Want, You Should Consider Home Birth.”

“What is that book? ‘Gentle Birth Choices?’ What does *THAT* mean?…. If that’s the type of birth you want, you should consider home birth.” – OB to mother at 37 week prenatal, when mother stated she wanted an intervention free birth.

30 people dislike these words.

Read on »

Oct 2

Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.