“You’re f**king crazy if you think you’re going to have a VBAC at home.” – OB to mother who shared her desire to VBAC at home.

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So, you’re okay with this? Even if it means your wife and baby dying?” — OB to father after laboring VBAC mother stated she did not want a routine repeat c-section

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“If you were still with the clinic and not with a midwife, I’d admit you now and start the pitocin.” – On call OB to VBAC mother with regular contractions, after the  41 week BPP she went in for was normal.

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“There’s an error in your history, it only lists one surgery, but you have two children….” [mother responds with successful VBAC details] “VBAC… I don’t like those. You should have a repeat section next time.” – General Practice doctor during appointment where mother was being seen for skin allergies.

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“You did it, girl!” – OB to mother immediately after a successful VBAC.

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“It’s like this. I’ve delivered two dead babies in my career and I never want to do it again.” – OB to mother during consult for VBAC after a previous successful VBAC.

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

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“I’m going to schedule your C-section for 38 weeks.” - OB to mother at 8 week prenatal visit after agreeing to a VBAC at the pre-conception appointment.

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” Oh, it’s OK.  I understand why you are throwing in the towel.” –  L&D Nurse to mother who agreed to a repeat cesarean after a long, non-progressing labor and a very unsupportive staff.

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“We don’t discuss vaginal birth after two sections.” – Immunologist at an prenatal clinic.

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