“Please don’t blame my use of the vacuum for delivery for the injury your son has. His injuries are from your vaginal fat, not negligence.” – OB to mother when discussing injuries from a vacuum extraction that caused a NICU stay and permanent brain injury.

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“Fat women only have babies because we can’t stop them, we’re certainly not going to help you conceive.” – Family Practice doctor to woman dealing with infertility

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“You’re hugely fat, I hope you’re enjoying life because it’ll be over soon.” – Family practice doctor to female patient.

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“Looks like there might be another baby.” – L&D nurse after mother delivered her baby. The mother’s uterus still appeared to be pregnancy size.

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“With your size, the fat pads would never allow a baby to get through your pelvis.” – OB to mother.

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“I see something on the ultrasound near your scar. I shouldn’t see anything. It could be a weak spot. Or a fat shadow.” – OB to mother during an ultrasound to examine a cesarean scar in preparation for a VBAC.

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“I’ll do this with you. We’ll help each other out.” – Midwife to mother after discussing new diet choices.

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“You should just get on birth control and Weight Watchers instead of continuing to try and conceive.” – OB who had been treating this woman’s infertility for 18 months.

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“I love the jiggly belly! ” –  Birth assistant commenting to mother who was shaking immediately after birth.  The mother was very uncomfortable with her weight.

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“Fat chickens lay no eggs.” – OB to larger sized mother.

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