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May 8
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“I’m A Doctor. It’s My Job To Tell You To Worry.”

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“I’m a doctor.  It’s my job to tell you to worry.” – OB to mother when a dating ultrasound did not match up with the mother’s LMP.

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May 5
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“I Want To Strip Your Membranes To Assist You Into Going Into Labor On Time.”

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“I want to strip your membranes to assist you into going into labor on time.” – OB to mother at 39 week prenatal appointment.

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May 3
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…We’d Never Consider Inducing You Unless There Was A Serious Problem.”

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“You’re a superstar!  We’d never consider inducing you unless there was a serious problem” – Certified Nurse Midwife to mother on her due date who was worried she would be told to prepare for induction.

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Apr 24
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“Lots Of Babies Can’t Tolerate Labor.”

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“Lots of babies can’t tolerate labor.” – Pediatrician to mother after a failed induction for post dates that ended in a cesarean.

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Apr 19
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Thoughtful Thursday! The Risk Of Stillbirth Really Increases At About 44 Weeks.”

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“The risk of stillbirth really increases at about 44 weeks.”-OB to mother inquiring about risks of continuing pregnancy past 42 weeks.

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Apr 8
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“…You’d Have To Give Birth Outside…!”

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“If you go past 42 weeks and refuse an induction, we won’t accept you as a patient. So if you were to go into labor, you’d have to give birth outside! We don’t want to be sued if your baby dies!’ – OB to mother during the orientation to the practice.

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Mar 25
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“…You Must Have Gotten Pregnant By Someone Else A Month Later.”

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“You’re 42 weeks according to when you say you got pregnant. No one goes that long, you must have gotten pregnant by someone else a month later!”

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Mar 2
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“I’m Sick Of Seeing You Pregnant.”

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“I’m sick of seeing you pregnant.” – OB to mother one hour before scheduling her cesarean section.

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Feb 24
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“…I’d Rather Watch Football Than Deliver Your Baby.”

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“Well, I’m going to go ahead and induce you. I’m on call this weekend, it’s Superbowl weekend and I don’t think you’ll last until Monday and I’d rather watch football than deliver your baby.” – OB to mother at 40 weeks 4 days.

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Feb 19
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“How Long Do You Want To Be Pregnant?”

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“How long do you want to be pregnant?” – OB to mother on her due date, when talking about scheduling an induction.

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