“I want to try out the new internal doppler! This one is new, and I haven’t had a chance to try it out yet!” – Nurse Practicioner during a prenatal visit, when the mother stated she did not want a vaginal exam and requested the standard doppler be used.

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“Then how will we care for you?!” – L&D Nurse to mother who arrived at the hospital 30 minutes before giving birth, in transition and declined to get in the bed and have a cervical exam.

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“You seem to have a very small pelvis.” – OB during a vaginal exam at a prenatal visit.

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“Your bowels feel full. You should have had an enema first.” – OB to mother during a cervical exam in labor.

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“Well, you’re clean as a whistle!” – OB/GYN upon completing a pap smear.

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“Someone like you would die from natural labor.” – OB to mother who stated that the vaginal exam at a prenatal hurt.

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“I am the doctor and you must obey me.” – OB to mother who stated that she did not want IV fluids, continuous fetal monitoring and regular vaginal exams during labor.

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“Wow, you’re really small down here. It’ll be really difficult for you to have kids!” – Gyn to young woman having her first pelvic exam.

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“I’m going to recommend you get the epidural now to make it easier on the staff.” – L&D Nurse to mother who stated the vaginal exam during labor was very painful.

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“What a way to meet each other.” – OB to mother who had never met the doctor before, while simultaneously lifting the sheet to do a vaginal exam.

60 people dislike these words.

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