“Hey, Can You Pay Me A Little Money? For My Trouble?”

“Hey, can you pay me a little money? For my trouble?” – Midwife to mother during a phone call made to tell the mother that she had placenta previa at 13 weeks and would need to transfer care. The midwife delivered all the information in a phone call and was not open to a face to face appointment to discuss the situation.

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Apr 23

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“We’re Giving You A Shot Of Pitocin…”

“We’re giving you a shot of Pitocin because your placenta hasn’t been delivered, and that’s dangerous.” – L&D Nurse to mother, less than 10 minutes after the baby was born.

48 people dislike these words.

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Mar 31

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“It’s Policy.”

“It’s policy.” - L&D nurse to mother, a few minutes after her baby was born with no medications or interventions. The mother had asked why the nurse was administering Pitocin to the mother after birth.

63 people dislike these words.

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Mar 10

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“I Can’t Imagine Not Cutting The Cord Right After The Baby Comes Out…”

“I can’t imagine not cutting the cord right after the baby comes out. There is so much excitement and adrenaline at that moment–why waste it?” – OB to mother.

55 people dislike these words.

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Mar 6

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“I Just Don’t Know What The Point Of All This Is.”

“I just don’t know what the point of all this is.” – OB whispering to nurse after birth, when the mother requested delayed cord clamping.

57 people dislike these words.

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Feb 28

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“You’re Not Done Yet, You Have One More To Get Out.”

“You’re not done yet, you have one more to get out.” – OB to mother immediately after the birth of her baby.

20 people dislike these words.

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Feb 25

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“Delayed Cord Clamping Causes Jaundice Here In Colorado…”

“Delayed cord clamping causes jaundice here in Colorado due to the high altitude.” – OB to mother.

44 people dislike these words.

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Feb 15

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“I Need You To Sign This And Provide Your Finger Prints Now.”

“I need you to sign this and provide your finger prints now.” – L&D Nurse to mother, shoving birth certificate paperwork in front of her, while the mother was cradling her newborn and had not yet delivered the placenta.

56 people dislike these words.

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Feb 10

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