“Really, the biggest risk in waiting another week is a slightly bigger baby.” – OB to mother who did not want an induction just past her due date.

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“If I had a pit drip, I’d get you into labor.”  - OB nurse to expectant mother when she was overdue.

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“We’ll just go ahead and schedule an induction for next week now.” – Midwife to mother at a routine prenatal appointment four days before my due date.  The induction was to be scheduled for one date after the due date.

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“Fine,  have it your way, but I hate having to wear my three piece suit.” – OB to mother who was told she needed an IV because she was in labor at 42 weeks and therefore high risk.  The mother declined the IV.

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“You’ve been charting for four years. We’ll just go with your date.” – Certified Nurse Midwife to mother when discussing conflicting measurements taken during the 11 week ultrasound.

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“You haven’t had the baby yet? Don’t worry. When the OB checks you, it will accelerate the process.” – OB Nurse at OB office at the 39 week prenatal appointment.

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“The chief obstetrician has only let someone go past 40 weeks ONCE since they have been in practice. It was the OB’s sister and her baby died.  So needless to say, we don’t let anyone go past 40 weeks.” – Midwife from the midwifery/OB shared practice, at the first prenatal for a first time mother.

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“The longer we wait, the higher your chances of a dead baby.” – OB explaining why the mother needed to be induced at her due date.

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“This baby is huge, hasn’t dropped, you’re already at high risk for a section. I won’t let you wait any longer.” – OB to mother who was 11 days past her due date, during a conversation about induction.

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“Don’t worry, it’s your first, so you’ll go late.” – OB to mother who expressed concern about the doctor’s scheduled vacation right before her due date.

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