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Apr 30
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“…You’ll Want The Epidural.”

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“You’ll be glad you did–everyone gets one. I don’t care what kind of pre-natal classes you’re taking–you’ll want the epidural.” – Registration clerk at the hospital doing maternity pre-admit paperwork encouraging the mother to sign a consent for an epidural with the rest of the paperwork.

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Apr 26
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“So, How Is That Epidural Working For You?”

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“So how is that epidural working for you?” – L&D nurse to a laboring mother who was standing and moving through a contraction,  and whose birth plan clearly stated that she didn’t want an epidural.

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Mar 14
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Thoughtful Thursday! “That’s Not A Problem…”

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“That’s not a problem. We do this all the time!” – Certified Nurse Midwife, reviewing a low-intervention birth plan.

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Feb 26
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“Patient Presents With Unrealistic Expectations Regarding Birth Plan.”

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“Patient presents with unrealistic expectations regarding birth plan.” – Note in the obstetrical chart of a pregnant woman.

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Feb 24
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“I Think You Are Crazy.”

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“I think you are crazy” – OB while tossing the mother’s birth plan into the garbage.

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Jan 24
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…You Seem Like A Woman Who Knows What She Wants…”

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“Well, you seem like a woman who knows what she wants. If you need me, I’ll be glad to come back. Otherwise, I hope all goes well for you; this is a big day!” – Anesthesiologist to mother who indicated she wanted a natural birth.

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Dec 5
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“We Can Talk About Your Birth Preferences At Your 37 Week Appointment.”

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“We can talk about your birth preferences at your 37 week appointment.” – Midwife to 4th time mom who had never gone past 35 weeks as she hands her back her birth plan sheet.

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Nov 17
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“Most Women Say They Want To Go Natural, But Don’t Actually Do It.”

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“Most women say they want to go natural, but don’t actually do it.” – OB to mother while discussing birth plans.

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Nov 6
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“…All The Blood Would Run Out Of The Baby Back Into You…”

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“If we put the baby on your chest before cutting the cord, all the blood would run out of the baby back into you and the baby would die.” – OB to mother, explaining why the cord needed to be cut immediately.

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Oct 25
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Thoughtful Thursday! “I’ve Never Seen A Birth Plan That I Didn’t Do My Absolute Best To Make Happen…”

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“I’ve never seen a birth plan that I didn’t do my absolute best to make happen. This is mom’s experience, not mine.” -OB’s response to his Nurse Practitioner asking him about birth plans when she came to work at the practice.

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