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“Don’t be so melodramatic, It’s just a little bit of blood loss” -OB to another OB after a 2 liter postpartum hemorrhage.
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Nov
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“We need to get this placenta out by the 30 minute mark, otherwise we’ll have to…” (ominous tone) “call in the OB.” -CNM to mom, as she yanked on the cord.
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Nov
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“Oh, it’s just superficial, but since you’ve opened a suture kit, I’ll put a couple of sutures in.” -Resident OB to two midwives who delivered the baby and had called the OB because they were concerned that mother had sustained a bad tear.
Turns out it wasn’t just superficial – it was a 4th degree tear and will require major surgery and a temporary colostomy to repair 6 years down the track.
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Nov
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“You need the pitocin right now or the placenta will not come out and you will bleed to death.” – L&D Nurse to mother after birth.
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Sep
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“If you hold the baby up too high all the baby’s blood will run back into mom.” -OB explaining why immediate cord clamping is needed.
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“This is man blood, so don’t be surprised if you start feeling smarter.” -OB to mom receiving a transfusion after Postpartum Hemorrhage.
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