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May 16
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“Don’t Cuddle & Rub Your Baby While He’s Nursing…”

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“Don’t cuddle and rub your baby while he’s nursing. That would be like poking someone while they’re having sex…it’s annoying to the baby.” – L&D Nurse to new mother.

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May 14
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“She’s Not Thinking About Her Baby!”

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“She’s not thinking about her baby!” L&D nurse, referring to mother who was refusing antibiotic eye ointment for her newborn’s eyes.  Mother tested negative for all STIs.

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May 8
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“You Must Have Had Diabetes…Even If Only For One Day…”

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“You must have had diabetes.  You must have.  Even if only for one day. That’s the only way you get a baby that big.” – Lactation Consultant to mother of a 8 lb 10 oz baby.

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Apr 22
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“You Are Not Allowed To See Your Son Yet…He Is Hungry,

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“You are not allowed to see your son yet because the doctor is still evaluating him.  He is hungry, may we feed him?”  - Pediatric Nurse to Mother who had wanted to breastfeed but was not given a pump or instructions on expressing colostrum in the hours after birth.

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Apr 21
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“…His Arms Must Be Free So If He Gets Sick He Can Push Himself Up!”

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“Oh no, not like that!  His arms must be free so if he gets sick he can push himself up!” – L&D Nurse to mother after mother swaddled her newborn using the traditional swaddle method.

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Apr 17
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“This Is What Your Husband Is For…”

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“This is what your husband is for. Wake him up next time.” – Postpartum Nurse, the night after delivery.  The partner was sleeping and the mother’s legs were still not functioning fully after an epidural. She could not reach her baby in the bassinet and had called the nurse.

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Apr 1
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“He’s Failure To Thrive!”

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“He’s failure to thrive!” – Pediatrician to first-time-mom whose baby was still below birth weight at 2 weeks old.

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Mar 29
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…You Can Hold Your Baby In Bed While You Both Sleep…”

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“You know, you can hold your baby in bed with you while you both sleep. I really encourage that for bonding!” – Postpartum nurse the first night after birth.

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Mar 28
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“I’ll Just Take Your Baby Away From You To The Nursery…”

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“I’ll just take your baby away from you to the nursery. I’ll call his pediatrician & get orders forcing you to give him formula.” – Postpartum Nurse to mother who had been following pediatrician instructions to continue to breastfeed.
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Mar 16
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“Nipples Are Erectile Tissue, Just Rub Them, They Will Stick Out.”

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“Nipples are erectile tissue, just rub them, they will stick out.” – Midwife to mother concerned about her flat nipples and her difficulty in feeding her 24 hour old baby.

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