“Clearly, You’re Not Capable Of Having A Baby Vaginally.”

“Clearly, you’re just not capable of having a baby vaginally.” - L&D nurse to pushing mother, ten minutes before mother gave birth to her first VBAC baby.

60 people dislike these words.

Read on »

Feb 25

Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.

“We Don’t Care If It’s Too Low, Only If It’s Too High.”

“We don’t care if it’s low, only if it’s too high” – OB nurse to mother who questioned the safety of the glucose tolerance test result being 58.

32 people dislike these words.

Read on »

Feb 23

Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.

Thoughtful Thursday! “…I’ve Seen Many Medication-Free Births.”

“That’s great! I used to work in a birth center and I’ve seen many medication-free births. It’s very possible and people do it all the time. You can do it!” – L&D Nurse to mother who stated she was planning an unmedicated birth.

Dislike these words.

Read on »

Feb 21

Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.

“…The Baby Could Be Fine Today But You Could Miscarry Tomorrow.”

“Sure, the baby could be fine today but you could miscarry tomorrow.” – L&D nurse to mother who called about spotting in early pregnancy.

45 people dislike these words.

Read on »

Feb 20

Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.

“You Are Not In Labor, It’s Just Gas…”

“You are not in labor, its just gas. Some women just can’t tell the difference, you might need to go home till this is real.” – L&D Nurse to mother who came into the hospital in labor.

50 people dislike these words.

Read on »

Feb 15

Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.

“I Need To Check To Make Sure Your Legs Still Work.”

“I need to check to make sure your legs still work.” – L&D Nurse to mother 6 hours after an unmedicated birth. The mother was standing when the nurse entered the room.

51 people dislike these words.

Read on »

Feb 15

Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.

“I Need You To Sign This And Provide Your Finger Prints Now.”

“I need you to sign this and provide your finger prints now.” – L&D Nurse to mother, shoving birth certificate paperwork in front of her, while the mother was cradling her newborn and had not yet delivered the placenta.

56 people dislike these words.

Read on »

Feb 15

Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.

“…She Would Be An OSHA Hazard!”

“We can’t do that…she would be an OSHA hazard!” – Postpartum Nurse to mom who requested that the bath be delayed so that the father — who had missed the birth due to travel circumstances and a rapid birth — could be a part of the event.

59 people dislike these words.

Read on »

Feb 13

Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.