“The way I sutured you, you’ll be able to attempt vaginal delivery with your next child, but I doubt it will happen, because you have the pelvis of a preteen.” – OB to mother one day after an unplanned cesarean.

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“Your pelvic bone is too narrow.” – Family Practice doctor to mother pregnant with her first child.

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“I really wouldn’t even attempt a VBAC to be honest…your pubic bone isn’t the right shape. I really don’t think a baby can come out of you naturally, I would just go ahead and have another cesarean section and save you the stress.”

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“Well, you’re not progressing.  Could be that your baby’s too big, or your pelvis is too small….you do have Gestational Diabetes, you know, and I’d hate to see your baby not make it because of a shoulder dystocia.” – OB to mother, recommending a cesarean section during labor.

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“As you get older and have more kids, things just don’t work as well any more.” – OB’s reply to mother who stated that she was having Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction.

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“Don’t worry,you have a very ample pelvis.” – OB to mother who expressed concern that she was carrying a large baby.

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“You have the pelvis of a Goddess.” – Midwife to mother who had a very smooth birth.

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“Your pelvis is like french doors. Your baby is the furniture and you won’t be able to push him out if only one door is open.” – OB to mother

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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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“Oh, he’s not engaged…but we are going to lie and say he is!” – OB to mother who was getting ready to be induced.

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