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Jan 2
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“…It’s Not The Pitocin At All.”

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“No, sorry, every birth just becomes more painful with contractions, it’s not the pitocin at all.” – Midwife to mother while going over hospital protocols and mother questioned the effect of pitocin.

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Dec 30
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“There’s No Such Thing As A Pain Free Labor!”

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“There’s no such thing as a “pain free” labor!” – OB to mother in labor who was using hypnobirthing techniques to help her through labor.

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Dec 28
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“Could You Hurry This Along, I’d Like To Go Golfing In The Morning.”

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“Could you hurry this along, I’d like to go golfing in the morning.” – OB to mother in labor at 10 pm.

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Dec 25
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“Well, You Think You Are In Charge Until I Say Otherwise.”

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“Well, you think you are in charge until I say otherwise!” – OB to mother in labor.

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Dec 25
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“We Offer All Of The Moms Who Are In Labor Pitocin…”

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“We offer all of the moms who are in labor Pitocin, to facilitate labor.” – OB to mother upon her arrival at the hospital.

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Dec 25
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“It Doesn’t Matter If Your Room Has A Tub…”

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“It doesn’t matter if your room has a tub.  You’ll be hooked up to the fetal monitor and can’t leave the bed anyway.” – L&D Nurse to mother who inquired if her labor room had a tub.

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Dec 19
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“They Aren’t Contractions…”

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Mother:  ”I’m having really awful cramps.”

L/D nurse:  (looking at monitor) “They aren’t contractions.  If you think this is bad, you should wait until labor gets going and see how bad it can really be!”

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Dec 18
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“If You Think It’s Bad Now, You Will Definitely Need That Epidural We Talked About.”

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“If you think it’s bad now, you will definitely need that epidural we talked about.” – L&D Nurse to mother who was using breathing techniques for comfort.

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Dec 17
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“…I’m Not Going To Let You Out Of Bed.”

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“There was really no point of me bringing that birth ball for you, because I’m not going to let you out of bed.” – L&D Nurse to mother.

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Dec 15
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…We Can Wait As Long As You Like As Long As The Baby Is Not Under Stress.”

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“I feel that you won’t be getting any further, no matter how long you labor for. But, if you would like to wait a while longer before we opt for a cesarean section, that is completely okay. This is your labor and delivery, your child. We can wait as long as you like as long as the baby is not under stress.” – OB to mother who had not had any cervical change throughout her labor.

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