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

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

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Jan 14

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“You Are Being Selfish. Why Don’t You Want To Protect Your Baby…?”

“You are being selfish. Why don’t you want to protect your baby? Just get the exam, this is coming from someone with two Master’s degrees. It’s my responsibility to do what’s best for your child– and if you continue to refuse, the hospital will not give you care.” – Certified Nurse Midwife to mother refusing a “routine” cervical check at 35 week prenatal.

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Jan 7

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“I’m Just Helping You Stretch.”

“I’m just helping you stretch.” – Midwife to mother who had asked her to stop touching her genitals.

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Jan 7

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“Would You Like To Induce Some Time Soon? We Have Lots Of Babies Due Soon.”

“Would you like to induce some time soon? We have a lot of babies due soon.” – Midwife to mother at 38 weeks.

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Jan 5

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Thoughtful Thursday! “…You Were Perfect!”

“I wish we had videotaped your labor and birth, so that we could use it in our classes for moms who want to know about waterbirth…you were *perfect*!” – Apprentice midwife who assisted at the birth.

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Jan 5

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Thoughtful Thursday! “…We Won’t Even Begin To Discuss Induction Until You Are At Least 7-10 Days Over Due.”

“Unless there is a true medical reason, we won’t even begin to discuss induction until you are at least seven to ten days over due.” – Certified Nurse Midwife

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Jan 4

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“You Are A Sadomasochist, No?”

“You are a sadomasochist, no?” – Midwife to mother who was having extreme nipple pain and struggling to nurse her 2 day old baby.

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Dec 30

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“…Your Blood Type Can Change You Know.”

“You need to have this test even if you had it with your last pregnancy. Your blood type can change you know.” – Midwife to mother, explaining why she needed her blood type determined again.

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Dec 30

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“But When Was Your Last Menstrual Period?”

“But when was your last menstrual period?” – Midwife, with wheel in hand, after mother (who did not have a 28 day cycle) had told her her ovulation date and estimated due date.

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Dec 29

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