“…You’re Not In Real Labor.”

“I’m sorry, your dilation has not progressed since we last checked you, you’re not in real labor.” - Midwife to mother

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Apr 26

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Thoughtful Thursday! “…If You Feel Like You Need To Push, It’s Time To Push!”

“No need. If you feel like you need to push, it’s time to push!” – L&D Nurse to mother, when the mother asked if she needed to be checked prior to starting to push.

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Apr 20

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“Put That Away! I Don’t Want To See That Unless I have To!”

“Put that away! I don’t want to see that unless I have to!” – Perinatologist walking into a clinic room to see a mother during a prenatal visit with a term pregnancy. The mother had been told by the nurse to undress from the waist down and cover herself with a sheet in preparation for a cervical exam, which she did and was sitting, waiting quietly.

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Apr 14

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“………”

“……….” – OB walking in to a labor room, performing a cervical exam and walking back out without ever saying a word.

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Apr 5

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“I Know Plenty Of Women That Would Love To Have Your Cervix.”

“I know plenty of women that would love to have your cervix.” – Midwife to mother during a speculum exam.

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Mar 17

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“…You’re Not In Labor!”

“You’re still at a 4. You’re not in labor!” – L&D Nurse to mother in the hospital who had been up all night with contractions but no cervical change.

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Mar 16

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“…We Don’t Like To Do Unnecessary Exams…We Only Do Them Every 4 Hours…”

“Oh, we don’t like to do unnecessary exams as they stress the mother out. We only do them every 4 hours or sooner if we think it’s needed.” – Midwife to mother who requested not to have unnecessary cervical checks.

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Mar 13

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“…Just Drop Your Pants.”

“That’s not necessary. Just drop your pants.” – OB to mother who was reaching for a gown to wear during a vaginal exam at a prenatal visit.

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Feb 23

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Thoughtful Thursday! “…We Can Just Go Off Your Body’s Signals.”

“No, that’s alright. We don’t really need to yet. We can just go off your body’s signals.” – Certified Nurse Midwife to mother who asked if she needed to have a cervical exam.

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Feb 9

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