So, how do you plan on actually having the baby?” – OB to mother after the mother explained that vulvodynia causes extreme pain during internal exams, and her wish to refuse them where possible.

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“If I can’t check you, I’m taking no responsibility for what position the baby is in.” – OB to mother at 37 week prenatal who was refusing a vaginal exam.

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“Don’t be shocked, I’m a bit more generous than the female OBs.” – Male OB to mother just prior to a vaginal exam.

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“If you think that hurts, then you’re definitely going to need an epidural.” – OB during a prenatal vaginal exam.

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“Open wide. Say Meow!” – Gyn to woman as the Gyn inserted a speculum for a PAP smear.

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“…And now I’m stripping your membranes.” – OB in response to mother’s statement that she was feeling pain during a 40 week appointment cervical exam.

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“Lucky she has an epidural!” – OB after performing a vaginal exam that was so intense it moved the mother’s body up toward the head of the bed.

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“Oh honey, don’t put your hand in there. Your vagina is dirty. Only I can can check your cervix without causing an infection.” – L&D nurse to mother who wanted to check her own cervix.

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“I’m not sure how you small girls give birth…wait, you should have plenty of room in THERE for the baby.” – OB to mother doing a pelvic exam at 12 weeks of pregnancy.

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OB: ” You’re finally 5 centimeters! Let’s get you your
epidural.”

Mother: “I don’t want an epidural.”

Doctor: “Oh, you will.”

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