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May 22
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“You Have To Have One!”

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“You have to have one!” – L&D Nurse to mother who declined an IV in labor.

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May 22
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“…I Would Have Gotten A Court Order To Declare You Unfit To Make Medical Decisions.”

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“If you would have come here in labor and declined a cesarean, I would have gotten a court order to declare you unfit to make medical decisions.” – OB to mother who had wanted a vaginal birth for her breech baby.

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May 21
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“ACOG’s Recommendation Doesn’t Apply To You Since You’re A First Time Mom.”

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“ACOG’s recommendation doesn’t apply to you since you’re a first time mom.” – OB to mother who wanted to have a vaginal birth with her breech baby.

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May 20
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“Now I’m Just Going To Give You A Little Cut…”

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“Now I’m just going to give you a little cut so you don’t tear…” – OB to mother who was stating “No! No!” when the OB said this.

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May 20
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“No Doctor Worth Their Salt Would Ever Allow A Woman To Attempt A Vaginal Breech Birth!”

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“No doctor worth their salt would ever allow a woman to attempt a vaginal breech birth!” – OB to mother after her cesarean for a frank breech baby.

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May 18
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“We Don’t Want To Have An Emergency…”

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“We don’t want to have an emergency, so let’s just schedule a cesarean.” – L&D Charge Nurse to mother and partner after an unsuccessful version to turn a breech baby.

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May 17
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“…They’re Both Going To Die!”

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“If you allow your wife to go through with this, then you’re going to go home alone because they’re both going to die!” – OB to husband when the parents and the OB discussed optimal cord clamping during a cesarean.

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May 17
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“Well Then, Maybe You Need Therapy.”

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“Well then maybe you need therapy.” – Certified Nurse Midwife when the mother stated that she didn’t like needles and did not want an IV or pitocin unless absolutely necessary.

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May 15
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“You Just Want Permission To Get High Off Over-The-Counter Drugs.”

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“You just want permission to get high off over-the-counter drugs.” –  OB Nurse to pregnant mother over the phone, after mother had called a health line to inquire if cold/flu medicine was ok to take while pregnant due to a nasty cold she was experiencing.

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May 14
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“…His Injuries Are From Your Vaginal Fat…”

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“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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