“That’s Where The Baby Would Have Been.”

“There’s where the baby would have been.” -Ultrasound tech to mother, who was having an ultrasound post miscarriage.

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Nov 12

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“If You Go Sledding, You’ll Have A Dead Baby…”

“If you go sledding, you’ll have a dead baby. You also can’t jump into a swimming pool, because that will cause your baby to die too.” – OB to mother.

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Nov 12

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“You Are Not Going To Get A Medal After Delivering Your Baby…”

“You are not going to get a medal after delivering your baby. Just get the epidural.” – OB to mother

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Nov 11

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“If I Do A Cesarean On A 10cm Dilated Cervix, The Uterus Will Likely Tear Through The Cervix…”

“If i do a cesarean section on a 10 cm dilated cervix, the uterus will likely tear down through the cervix and leave you unable to carry and bear future children.”- OB to a woman in labor, when a cesarean was being recommended.

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Nov 11

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“How Long Were You Planning On Letting THAT Continue?”

“How long were you planning on letting *THAT* continue?” -Family Doctor at child’s 12 month checkup when mother stated she was still was still breastfeeding.

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Nov 11

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“…Let’s Set Your Induction Date…No One Wants A Dead Baby.”

“So, you’re 39 weeks – let’s set your induction date. Because honestly, no one wants a dead baby.” – OB to mother at 39 weeks with a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy.

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Nov 10

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Thoughtful Thursday! “…I Am Going To Be With You For Every Moment.”

“I’m so sorry, I know this isn’t what you wanted. I am going to be with you for every moment.” - Certified Nurse Midwife to mother who was going to need a repeat cesarean, when she had been trying to VBAC.

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Nov 10

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Thoughtful Thursday! “You…Are My Heroes For Standing Up For What You Knew Was Right…”

“You and your husband are MY heroes for standing up for what you knew was right. I’m so very proud of you and wish all my clients were so proactive and well-informed!” – Midwife to couple after birth.

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Nov 10

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Thoughtful Thursday! “Perfect, Perfect, Perfect…”

“Perfect, perfect, perfect. Everything looks perfect. You are doing a great job growing this baby.” – Ultrasound tech during second trimester ultrasound.

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Nov 10

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