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“It’s just a screening test. If you’ll keep the baby anyway, why won’t you have it done?! I just want you to make an informed decision.” – Midwife when parents announced that they weren’t going to have screening tests for chromosomal problems during the second trimester.
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“We have to do the transvaginal ultrasound, but we can take you to the hospital and get you an epidural for it.” – OB to mother at first prenatal for a completely normal second pregnancy, after the mother explained she would be declining the transvaginal ultrasound because it was not medically indicated and triggered memories of childhood sexual abuse.
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“You still have a UTI. You need to go to the medical lab and get an HIV test done because the doctor is worried about the baby. You’re young, on pregnancy number 6, and have an UTI that hasn’t gone away. The OB is just worried about the baby, and in order to continue to get care, you must do this test.” – Nurse at OB practice to mother who had a difficult time getting rid of an UTI.
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| “I don’t want you to feel like you’re being pressured to do anything you don’t want. Take what time you need and let me know what you decide.” – OB to mother while discussing options during her labor. |
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