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Feb 2
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Thoughtful Thursday! “I’m So Sorry…”

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“I’m so sorry, I know this isn’t what you wanted. I am going to be with you for every moment.” – Certified Nurse Midwife to mother who needed a repeat cesarean.

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Feb 2
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…I Talked To A Midwife And She Helped Ease My Fears…”

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“I felt nervous about you going past 42 weeks and not being induced, so I talked to a midwife and she helped ease my fears about letting birth happen naturally.” – OB to mother postterm.

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Jan 28
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“Now, This Is The CTG Machine…I Don’t Know What That Stands For!”

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“Now, this is the CTG machine… I don’t know what that stands for!”  - Midwife while conducting a tour of the L&D unit.

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Jan 27
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“You Don’t Need To Be Concerned If It Will Affect Your Sex Life, You Have A Baby Now…”

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“You don’t need to be concerned if it will affect your sex life, you have a baby now. It’s not all about you anymore.”  - Midwife refusing to suture second degree tear, and mother expressed concern (not relating to sex) if it would heal unassisted.

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Jan 26
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Thoughtful Thursday! “I Don’t Have An Agenda, I Just Wanted You To Make An Informed Choice…”

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“I don’t have an agenda, I just want you to make an informed choice that is right for you.” – Certified Nurse Midwife to mother while discussing prenatal  and genetic testing.

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Jan 26
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Thoughtful Thursday! “You Made This Look So Easy.”

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“You made this look so easy.”  - Midwife to a mother who just birthed an 11lb 5oz baby.

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Jan 24
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Well, Maybe Next Time We’ll Work On Growing A Smaller Baby.”

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“Well maybe next time we’ll work on growing a smaller baby.” – Midwife to mother at postpartum visit.  Mother had an unplanned cesarean.

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Jan 20
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“…You Sure Got A Lot Of Stretchmarks…”

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“Wow, you sure got a lot of stretchmarks, didn’t you?” – Midwife to mother at 6 week postpartum visit.

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Jan 15
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“Why Are You Being Selfish? Have The Cesarean…”

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“Why are you being so selfish? Have the cesarean.   Just because there is nothing wrong *now,* doesn’t mean it won’t be later on.” – Midwife to mother who had a labor that was not progressing on the normal labor curve.

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Jan 15
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“Don’t Cry. Your Baby Is Not Disabled.”

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“Don’t cry.  Your baby is not disabled.” – Midwife to mother who was emotional after the birth of her baby.

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