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May
24
Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.
“Of course, the goal of every pregnancy is a natural childbirth.” – OB to expecting mother who asked about the possibility of a natural childbirth.
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May
17
Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.
“I know you wanted to do this epidural-free, and I know it really hurts. How about trying some different positions or getting into the tub? No? Well, 7 cm on your own is nothing to be ashamed of!” – OB to mother who requested an epidural.
May
17
Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.
“Would you like for me to stay with you during labor? No? OK, here’s my personal cell number. Call me if you need me. I’ll be checking on you all night.” – OB
May
17
Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.
| “I’m so sorry, I know you wanted to go into labor on your own, but with your blood pressure at 180/110, it’s time to have this baby. You did everything right, nothing that you did caused this high blood pressure. Would you still like to go epidural-free? The pitocin will cause tough contractions, but I know you can do it.” – OB to mother. |
May
17
Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.
“Happy birthday to you…happy birthday to you…happy birthday to baby, happy birthday to you” – OB sang softly to baby as baby was being born and placed softly it’s mother’s chest.
May
13
Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.
“We’ll play it by ear, but you should be able to go in under 24 hours. You’re not sick, and you want to go home.” – OB to mother who wanted to know how soon after birth she could be discharged.
May
13
Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.
May
13
Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.
May
13
Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.
“I could do an episiotomy and get this baby out now, but I know you said you didn’t want one. The baby is doing fine, so we can also wait and let your body open naturally. It’s completely your choice.” – OB to mother with a prolonged pushing phase.
May
10
Posted by My OB said WHAT?!?.
“Let’s do this! I love it when I actually have to work and see the rewards of an epidural/pain med free birth! It’s harder when you have to be induced but you can absolutely do it!” – L&D nurse to mother who had preterm premature rupture of membranes and had to be induced due to infection.
