Thoughtful Thursday! “Don’t Give Up, You Can Do This…She’ll Be Nursing Like A Pro Before You Know It.”

“Don’t give up, you can do this. Lots of moms want to give up because it’s frustrating, but keep with it, and she’ll be nursing like a pro before you know it.” – NICU Nurse to mother having problems nursing her baby in the NICU.

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Oct 26

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“You Have To Stop Pushing If You Want To Have This Baby…”

“You have to stop pushing if you want to have this baby! The doctor isn’t here yet!”- L&D Nurse to a completely dilated and pushing mother who had a strong urge
to push.

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Oct 26

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“…Babies Are Born With Dry Eyes.”

“We have to give your baby the eye ointment after birth to lubricate their eyes because babies are born with dry eyes.” – L&D nurse to expectant families while conducting a tour of the childbirth center.

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Oct 25

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“Sure, If You Want to Hemorrhage.”

“Sure, if you want to hemorrhage.” – L&D Nurse on a childbirth unit tour when asked if the was flexibility with the routine administration of pitocin for third stage after the birth.

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Oct 25

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“So You Want To Just Grab A Cesarean Section?”

“So you want to just grab a cesarean section?” – L&D nurse to mother in labor who was worried she might be too tired to push the baby out.

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Oct 25

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“…The Bad Fetus Will Be Expelled.”

“We’re just going to inject you with this and the bad fetus will be expelled and you’ll be just fine and ready to go home!” – L&D Nurse to mother 19 weeks pregnant and presenting at L&D with mild contractions. The mother was not allowed to see a physician.

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Oct 22

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“…I Am NOT Touching You Again Until You Get An Epidural.”

“Oh, no! This will *NOT* do! I am *NOT* touching you again until you get an epidural!” – L&D Nurse to mother who cried out from discomfort during a vaginal exam in labor.

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Oct 22

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“It’s Not Like You’re Paralyzed!”

“It’s not like you’re paralyzed!” – L&D nurse to a mother who was having trouble following orders to turn to her left side because of her heavy epidural block.

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Oct 21

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