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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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Nov 12
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“The One Mom I Had Who Refused Induction, The Baby Died.”

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“The one mom I had who refused induction, the baby died.” – OB telling a mother about the dangers of going past 42 weeks.

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Oct 21
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…It’s Your Body and Your Baby.”

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“How long do you want to go? It’s your body and your baby.” – Midwife to mother who was discussing protocol after she passed her due date.

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Aug 16
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“…Going To 42 Weeks Is Really Passé.”

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“We don’t let anyone go past 41 weeks anymore. Going to 42 weeks is really passé.” -OB to a mother who was not willing to be induced just because she was past her estimated due date.

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Aug 12
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…You’re Making A Good Decision.”

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“You and your baby are very healthy.  I’m very comfortable waiting.  You’re making a good decision.” – OB at 40w5d appointment.

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Jul 18
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“…The Baby Will Die In Your Tummy.”

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If you leave the baby inside much past your due date, the baby will die in your tummy!” -OB to a VBAC mother who was refusing to plan a repeat cesarean around her due date.

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