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Apr 19
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…Chances Are Great That You Can Do It Again!”

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“Since you had a VBAC last time, chances are great that you can do it again!” – OB to mother who had a previous successful VBAC.

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Apr 19
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Thoughtful Thursday! “Would You Like Me To Run The Basic Blood-work To Make Sure There’s Nothing Else…Going On.”

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“I’m not concerned that you’re not getting pregnant yet, or that your cycle hasn’t returned regularly, given he’s still nursing so much. But you obviously are, so would you like me to run the basic blood-work to make sure there’s nothing else obvious going on?” – OB to mother who was worried about secondary infertility.

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Apr 12
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Thoughtful Thursday! “You Doulas Make All The Difference…”

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“Thank you for being here for her. You doulas make all the difference. Look at how much we needed you.” – OB to doula after a long and arduous 28-hour labor.

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Apr 12
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…You Make My Job Look Easy.”

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“You don’t need to thank me.  Attending a birth like yours, it’s all you.  You did it all.  You make my job easy.” – Midwife to mother when the mother thanked the midwife for her support.

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Apr 12
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Thoughtful Thursday! “Look At How Well She’s Listening To Her Body.”

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“Look at how well she’s listening to her body.” – Certified Nurse Midwife to L&D nurse during mother’s pushing stage.

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Apr 12
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Thoughtful Thursday! “You Have Super Boobs.”

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“Oh my gosh! Look at all that milk! You have super boobs! SUPER BOOBS!” – Midwife at a 1 week postpartum visit after observing the baby latching and nursing.

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Mar 29
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Thoughtful Thursday! “It Was So Wonderful That You Were Unrestricted In Your Vocalizations.”

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“It was so wonderful that you were unrestricted in your vocalizations!” – Midwife to mother after birth.

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Mar 29
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Thoughtful Thursday! “I’m So, So, Sorry!”

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“I’m so, so sorry!” – OB while holding mother’s hand while viewing the ultrasound screen that showed a missed miscarriage.

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Mar 29
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…You Can Hold Your Baby In Bed While You Both Sleep…”

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“You know, you can hold your baby in bed with you while you both sleep. I really encourage that for bonding!” – Postpartum nurse the first night after birth.

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Mar 29
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…Just Know That You Are A Great Mama.”

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“I’m really sad. I was really looking forward to working with you. Just know that you are a great mama.” – Midwife to mother who had a first trimester loss.

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