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May 23
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Thoughtful Thursday! “It’s Okay To Be Confused…”

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“It’s okay to be confused. You don’t have to worry. Your body knows what to
do, and it is doing it beautifully.” – L&D Nurse to mother during transition.

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Apr 15
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“I Still Think You’re In Very Early Labor…”

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“I still think you’re in very early labor and the first thing you will want to do is get an epidural.” – Midwife coordinating a transfer from home to hospital.  The mother was checked 5 minutes later in the hospital and was in transition.

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Dec 20
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…Your Body Is About To Do What It Came Here To Do!”

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“Honey, this is normal. It is a sign that you are entering transition and your body is about to do what it came here to do!” – L&D nurse very soothingly to mother who just expressed that she was scared.

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Nov 14
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“No!”

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“No!” – Midwife to mother when the mother asked if she was in transition yet. Mother gave birth 20 minutes later, after having been in labor for 36 hours.

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Jul 11
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“We Lost Your Paperwork…”

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“We lost your paperwork, so you need to register again.” – Hospital clerk to mother who preregistered two weeks before her due date, as instructed, and arrived at the hospital during transition.

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Jul 6
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“We Can’t Talk Like That.”

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“We can’t talk like that.” – Midwife to mother who was using profanity during transition.

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Jun 8
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“…She Sounds Like A Freight Train!”

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“Wow, she sounds like a freight train!” – Anesthesiologist to L&D nurse in front of the mother, while she was vocalizing during transition.

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May 18
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“We Can’t Find Your Pre-Registration Paperwork…”

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“We can’t find your pre-registration paperwork. You need to fill these out right now.” – Hospital registration desk clerk to mother in transition in the hospital bathtub.

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Apr 18
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“Now Tell Me Again…Why You Don’t Want An Epidural?”

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“Now tell me again… why don’t you want an epidural?” – Certified Nurse Midwife to mother struggling during transition.

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Mar 15
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Thoughtful Thursday! “I’ve Seen Lots & Lots Of Women Labor & To Me You Look Like You’re Doing Wonderfully…”

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“Well, I’ve seen lots and lots of women labor and to me you look like you’re doing wonderfully, you are doing a great job and to me it doesn’t seem like you’re struggling at all. It looks like you’re doing exactly what you need to be doing.” – Certified Nurse Midwife to mother who felt that she wasn’t handling labor well during transition.

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