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Apr 28
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“…You Have An Unproven Pelvis.”

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“You’re a first-time mother, so you have an unproven pelvis.” -Nurse Practitioner to mother seeking a consult with an OB for a home birth back up.

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Apr 26
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“There’s No Proof That Vaginal Birth Doesn’t Cause Some Sort of Brain Injury…”

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“There’s no proof that vaginal birth doesn’t cause some sort of brain injury! It compresses the baby’s head!” -OB to mother prenatally.

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Apr 25
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“…You Don’t Want To Have A Baby In Ireland…”

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“Ireland? You don’t want to have a baby in Ireland. Too many midwives!” -OB to mother.

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Apr 22
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Thoughtful Thursdays! “…Being Pregnant Is A Perfectly Normal Way For You To Be.”

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“You’re not sick you know.  Being pregnant is a perfectly normal way for you to be.” OB to mother inquiring about activity restrictions at 5 months into a normal, healthy pregnancy.

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Apr 13
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“Don’t Gain Any Weight.”

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“Don’t gain any weight.” -OB to mother at 24 week prenatal visit.

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Apr 12
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“…Well, You Can Scream If You Like…”

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“Sounds painful, yes? Well, you can scream if you like, I don’t care.” -OB to mother while explaining that he would like to do a membrane sweep.

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Apr 12
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“…I Can’t Even See Where To Insert The Wand!”

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“Oh, it’s good you shave, sometimes women come for ultrasounds and I can’t even see where to insert the wand!” -Ultrasound tech to mother during her first vaginal ultrasound.

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Apr 8
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Thoughtful Thursday! “If I’m Not There, I Know You’ll Be Able To Do This…”

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“If I’m not there, I know you’ll be able to do this. You’re strong enough and prepared enough to take on any doctor.” -Midwife to mom at prenatal visit, when mom expressed anxiety about someone other than midwife delivering baby.

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Apr 5
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“You Just Have To Eat As Little As Possible, Three Tiny Meals A Day…”

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“You just have to eat as little as possible, three tiny meals a day and leave food on your plate, NOTHING in between meals and absolutely NO CARBS, not even oatmeal or potatoes. With no bigger than a 5 pounder, you MIGHT be able to VBAC but your chances are slim.” -OB to woman seeking a VBAC.

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Mar 28
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“I’m Pretty Sure Your Partner Is Bigger Than This, Don’t Worry.”

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“I’m pretty sure your partner is bigger than this,  don’t worry.” – OB to mother who expressed concern when seeing the transducer that is used for a transvaginal ultrasound.

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