Feb 1
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“You Don’t Know How Labor Will ‘Pan Out’…”

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“You don’t know how labor will “pan-out” so keep an open mind.” – OB during prenatal for first time mother when she expressed a desire for a natural birth.

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Jan 31
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“It’s Good That You Are Having Twins…”

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“It’s good that you are having twins, because if one dies, you’ll still have a baby.” – OB to mother during second trimester ultrasound, where it was revealed that the mother was carrying twins.

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Jan 31
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“I Don’t Like The Looks Of Them…”

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“I don’t like the looks of them.  You will never breastfeed.” – Lactation consultant to mother, helping her breastfeed 12 hours after birth.  Mother went on to breastfeed exclusively for 12 months.

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Jan 30
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“Oh, Don’t Worry. We Don’t Test For Drugs.”

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“Oh, don’t worry.  We don’t test for drugs.” -OB response to mother asking why they screen her urine during prenatal check-ups.”

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Jan 30
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“…I Won’t Be Able To Tell Where The Baby Is Coming From.”

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“If you are on your hands and knees, I won’t be able to tell where the baby is coming from.” -OB Resident to laboring mother.

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Jan 29
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“…Maybe God’s Trying To Tell You Something…”

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“You want a natural birth? Maybe God’s trying to tell you something. Maybe He doesnt want you to have a large family.” -OB to mother who did not want another cesarean after her two prior cesarean births.

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Jan 29
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“Why Don’t You Want Another Cesarean?…”

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“Why don’t you want another cesarean section? You’ve had two already and obviously they turned out just fine.” -OB Resident to mother planning to have a vaginal birth after two cesareans.

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Jan 28
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…Don’t Let Your Tiny Frame Fool You!”

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“Your body was made to do this…you could even birth a 10 pounder! Don’t let your tiny frame fool you!”  – Midwife to mother at a prenatal appointment.

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Jan 28
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…How Are You Processing All This?”

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“Just calling to check and see how you’re processing all this?”- midwife calling mother at home in the evening, after the mother had found out earlier that day at her 20 week ultrasound that she was carrying twins.  The midwife had already spent the better part of the day with her, helping her to wrap her brain around it.

The twins were born successfully at home in May of 2008 at 39 weeks gestation.

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Jan 27
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“…Women With A BMI Higher Than 26 Tend To Have Cervixes That Won’t Dilate…”

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“Well, in my experience, women with a BMI higher than 26 tend to have cervixes that won’t dilate without chemical induction.” – CNM to overweight woman.

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