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Jan 19
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Thoughtful Thursday! “We Would Always Rather You Call, Even If It Turns Out To Be Nothing…”

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“We would always rather you call, even if it turns out to be nothing! That’s our job!” – OB to mother who was concerned that she had needed to call during the night for a pregnancy concern.

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Jan 19
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…I Am Proud Of You And We Will Figure This Out.”

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“Don’t worry,  you were tough.  I am proud of you and we will figure this out.” – OB to mother who experienced severe pain during the external version attempt to turn her breech baby.

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Jan 19
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Thoughtful Thursday! “You Are A Strong Woman.”

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“You are a strong woman.” – OB to an home birth after cesarean transfer.

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Jan 12
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…Let Me Know When You Are Having A Contraction So I Can Stop Talking.”

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“You let me know when you are having a contraction so I can stop talking.  You do what you need to.  I will wait.” – Anesthesiologist to mother while going over the procedure to have an epidural placed.

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Jan 12
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…That Was Even Faster Than Jimmy John’s!”

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“Wow, you did great!  That was even faster than Jimmy John’s!” – OB to mother after a 2.5 hour labor and 2 pushes.

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Jan 12
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…Leave Her Alone. Her Body Will Finish When It’s Ready.”

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“It’s been 4 hours and she hasn’t progressed? Leave her alone. Her body will finish when it’s ready” –  OB to mother being induced, who had previous vaginal births.

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Jan 12
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Thoughtful Thursday! “I Want To Home Birth When I’m Ready To Have Kids.”

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“So you were the homebirth transfer? I’m so sorry. I want to homebirth when I’m ready to have kids.” – OB Resident to mother.

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Jan 5
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Thoughtful Thursday! “Whatever Happens At This Birth Is Entirely Your Decision.”

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“Whatever happens at this birth is entirely your decision.” – OB

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Jan 5
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…You Were Perfect!”

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“I wish we had videotaped your labor and birth, so that we could use it in our classes for moms who want to know about waterbirth…you were *perfect*!” – Apprentice midwife who assisted at the birth.

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Jan 5
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Thoughtful Thursday! “I Am So Sorry. I Know This Isn’t What You Wanted.”

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“I’m so sorry. I know this isn’t what you wanted.” – OB to mother who wanted no extra personnel and no men in the delivery room, as 20+ people rushed in to resuscitate her newborn.

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