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Feb 2
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Thoughtful Thursday! “I’m So Sorry…”

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“I’m so sorry, I know this isn’t what you wanted. I am going to be with you for every moment.” – Certified Nurse Midwife to mother who needed a repeat cesarean.

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Jan 26
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Thoughtful Thursday! “I Don’t Have An Agenda, I Just Wanted You To Make An Informed Choice…”

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“I don’t have an agenda, I just want you to make an informed choice that is right for you.” – Certified Nurse Midwife to mother while discussing prenatal  and genetic testing.

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Jan 14
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“You Are Being Selfish. Why Don’t You Want To Protect Your Baby…?”

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“You are being selfish. Why don’t you want to protect your baby? Just get the exam, this is coming from someone with two Master’s degrees. It’s my responsibility to do what’s best for your child– and if you continue to refuse, the hospital will not give you care.” – Certified Nurse Midwife to mother refusing a “routine” cervical check at 35 week prenatal.

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Jan 5
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…We Won’t Even Begin To Discuss Induction Until You Are At Least 7-10 Days Over Due.”

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“Unless there is a true medical reason, we won’t even begin to discuss induction until you are at least seven to ten days over due.” – Certified Nurse Midwife

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Dec 29
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…If You Are Feeling The Urge, Push Away!”

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“Of course! If you’re feeling the urge, push away!” – Certified Nurse Midwife to mother who wanted to know if she was ready to push.

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Dec 28
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“Do You Know Jesus Christ As Your Lord And Savior?”

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“Do you know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?” – Certified Nurse Midwife to woman in the middle of a vaginal exam.

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Dec 20
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“…There Is No Difference Between Advocating For Yourself And Being Antagonistic.”

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“Continued insistence on advocating for yourself is really just antagonistic behavior and will result in another cesarean section. There is no difference between advocating for yourself and being antagonistic.” – CNM to mother who was planning a VBAC.

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Dec 19
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“Would You Really Put Your Baby’s Health At Risk Just Because You Don’t Have The Perfect Doctor?”

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“Would you really put your baby’s health at risk just because you don’t have the perfect doctor?” – Certified Nurse Midwife to mother who wanted to know if she could request a different physician if the doctor was not adequately addressing her concerns.

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Nov 22
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“…We Test All Of Them, Whether They Like It Or Not.”

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“Do you want to be tested for STDs?  No? Alright, you’ll be okay.  For teenagers, we test all of them whether they like it or not.” – Certified Nurse Midwife to 33 year old mother who declined Sexual Transmitted Infection testing.

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Nov 10
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…I Am Going To Be With You For Every Moment.”

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“I’m so sorry, I know this isn’t what you wanted. I am going to be with you for every moment.”  - Certified Nurse Midwife to mother who was going to need a repeat cesarean, when she had been trying to VBAC.

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