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Apr 19
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Thoughtful Thursday! The Risk Of Stillbirth Really Increases At About 44 Weeks.”

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“The risk of stillbirth really increases at about 44 weeks.”-OB to mother inquiring about risks of continuing pregnancy past 42 weeks.

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Apr 19
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…Chances Are Great That You Can Do It Again!”

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“Since you had a VBAC last time, chances are great that you can do it again!” – OB to mother who had a previous successful VBAC.

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Apr 19
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Thoughtful Thursday! “Would You Like Me To Run The Basic Blood-work To Make Sure There’s Nothing Else…Going On.”

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“I’m not concerned that you’re not getting pregnant yet, or that your cycle hasn’t returned regularly, given he’s still nursing so much. But you obviously are, so would you like me to run the basic blood-work to make sure there’s nothing else obvious going on?” – OB to mother who was worried about secondary infertility.

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Apr 18
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“Nice To Meet You.”

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“Nice to meet you.” – OB/GYN when the mother was there for an 18 week ultrasound. The mother had been seeing the same doctor for all her prenatal appointments and also prior to being pregnant.

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Apr 18
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“…I Think Your Chance Of A Successful Vaginal Birth is Slim.”

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“If you weren’t even able to push out a 7lb baby before, I think your chance of a successful vaginal birth is slim.” – OB to mother during initial VBAC consultation.

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Apr 17
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“Try To Lay Off The Carbs & Let’s Shoot For A Baby In The 7lb Range.”

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“Try to lay off the carbs and let’s shoot for a baby in the 7lb range.” – OB to mother who was planning a vaginal birth after cesarean.

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Apr 17
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“You Know That Really Doesn’t Work, Right?”

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“You know that really doesn’t work, right?” – OB to mother after mother stated she and her husband planned to use Natural Flamily Planning to avoid pregnancy.

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Apr 17
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“…You Should Have Had An IV…”

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“Why didn’t you get an IV? You should have had an IV. Then I wouldn’t have to do this.” – OB to mother while administering an intramuscular shot of pitocin due to heavy bleeding, right after applying heavy umbilical cord traction to deliver the placenta.

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Apr 16
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“The Doctor Doesn’t Know Anything About That Condition, So You’re Going To Have To Labor In Bed…”

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“The doctor doesn’t know anything about that condition, so you’re going to have to labor in bed. He said you’re only to get up to use the bathroom.” – L&D Nurse on behalf of an OB, to mother with an unusual non-pregnancy medical condition that did not present additional risk for her or the baby during labor or birth.

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Apr 15
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“If You Don’t Get An Epidural, You’re Really Going To Screw Up My Day…”

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“If you don’t get an epidural, you’re really going to screw up my day! I have 4 “gyne” surgeries scheduled today and you have to wait for me to be here to push! If I can’t make it to the delivery then I won’t be held responsible if something bad happens.” – OB to mother being induced with her 4th baby.  The mother has a history of fast labors. The mother stated that she did not want an epidural.

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