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Mar 11
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“See, That Is What Natural Childbirth Is Like…”

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“See, that is what natural childbirth is like, maybe next time you should consider getting an epidural sooner.” – Midwife to mother who had an induction at 35 weeks, tectonic contractions from pitocin, an epidural that did not work, a baby that needed to be resuscitated, a third degree tear and a postpartum hemorrhage.

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Mar 9
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“A Midwife…?”

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“A MIDWIFE?!? Well, I don’t want to make you reconsider your decision but…” – OB to mother 6 weeks pregnant who came to the hospital for some spotting due to a subchorionic hemorrhage, the mother was asked which doctor she was seeing for this pregnancy.

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Mar 8
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Thoughtful Thursday! “You Really Make Me Love My Job.”

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“You really make me love my job!” – Certified Nurse Midwife after a natural birth.

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Mar 6
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“We’re Not Going To Be Having One Of Those Midwife Style Inductions That Last For Several Days.”

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“We’re not going to be having one of those midwife style inductions that last for several days.” – OB to mother.

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Mar 3
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“…A Woman Is Not Considered Of Sound Mind In Labor.”

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“We don’t like women to have birth plans as a woman is not considered of sound mind in labor.” – Certified Nurse Midwife

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Mar 1
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Thoughtful Thursday! “So You Want To Birth Vaginally? Of Course We Can Try.”

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“So you want to birth vaginally?  Of course we can try.” –  Certified Nurse Midwife to mother who had breech twins.

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Mar 1
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Thoughtful Thursday! “Are You Sure You Don’t Want Something To Eat…?”

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“Are you sure you don’t want something to eat? You can eat, you need to keep your strength up!” – Midwife to mother in labor.”

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Mar 1
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…I Just Love Educated Clients!”

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“Oh good, you know what you are talking about, I just LOVE educated clients!” – Midwife to mother during prenatal appointment.

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Mar 1
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Thoughtful Thursday! “Transition? . . . OK.”

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“Transition? . . . OK.” – Midwife to mother in hard labor.

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Feb 26
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“…I Don’t Enjoy Being Splashed.”

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“As for keeping the bag intact, I can wait until the head is right there.  Every time I don’t break the water I get splashed.  I don’t enjoy being splashed.” – Midwife to mother who asked that her membranes not be artificially ruptured.

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