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Nov 14
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“…You’re Never Going To Go Into Labor On Your Own.”

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“At this point, you’re never going to go into labor on your own.” – OB to mother who was refusing induction at 41 weeks, when all tests indicated everything continued to be normal.

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Sep 16
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“You Look Too Good To Be Close To Going Into Labor.”

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“You look too good to be close to going into labor.” – OB to mother at just under 41 weeks of pregnancy.

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Jul 17
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“We’ve Decided All Babies Need To Be Born At Or Before 39 Weeks…”

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“We’ve decided all babies need to be born at or before 39 weeks…I was actually just listening to a lecture about it on my drive in this morning.” – OB at a 41 week non stress test.

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Jul 16
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“Baby Looks Perfect, Mama’s Doing Fantastic…But It’s Time To Get This Baby Out.”

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“Baby looks perfect, mama’s doing fantastic…but it’s time to get this baby out.” – OB to mother after reviewing 41 week non-stress test results.

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Apr 20
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“If You’re Lucky, You’ll Go On Your Own.”

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“If you’re lucky, you’ll go on your own.” – OB resident to mother while scheduling her induction at 41 weeks.

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Mar 5
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“You’re Lucky You Got This Far…”

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“You’re lucky you got this far.  I don’t let my patients go past 41 weeks 3 days because I don’t want to deliver dead babies.” – OB to mother at 42 weeks.

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Mar 4
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“Of Course, Pitocin Is Optional…You Should Find A Different Hospital To Deliver.”

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“Of course, Pitocin is optional…but if you plan on denying it, you should find a different hospital to deliver.” – OB to mother when discussing how an induction was needed if the mother went past her due date.

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Feb 21
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“We’re Going To Have To Pull The Plug On This Baby Soon.”

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“We’re going to have to pull the plug on this baby soon.” – OB to mother, while discussing the need for induction because mother had reached 40 weeks 3 days.

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Dec 13
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“…You Are 41 Weeks And Therefore Your Negotiating Powers Have Gone Away…”

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“Absolutely not. You are 41 weeks, and therefore your negotiating powers have gone away. If I don’t induce you right now, the baby will die.” -OB to mother when the mother asked if she could wait a few more days before being induced.

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Dec 7
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“…Don’t Worry, Almost *Every* Woman Gives Birth Before Her Due Date!”

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“We’ll just make sure you deliver by 40 weeks! Don’t worry, almost *EVERY* woman gives birth before her due date!” – OB to mother.

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