“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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“It works like a tube of water. If your baby is higher than the placenta, she’ll bleed to death through the cord. ” L&D Nurse when asked about delayed cord clamping.

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“I don’t think you should have a home birth. My daughter has spina bifida and they didn’t catch it on our ultrasound. If that happened to you what would become of your baby?” – Pediatrician during a well child visit, speaking to the pregnant mother.

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“You can’t be serious, you are here for a pregnancy scan right?” – Ultrasound tech when mother mentioned to her husband that the trans-vaginal wand looked uncomfortable.

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“Now, this is the CTG machine… I don’t know what that stands for!”  - Midwife while conducting a tour of the L&D unit.

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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 don’t need to be concerned if it will affect your sex life, you have a baby now. It’s not all about you anymore.”  - Midwife refusing to suture second degree tear, and mother expressed concern (not relating to sex) if it would heal unassisted.

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“Well, if you HAVE to keep feeding it, I guess you can have this instead.” – Pharmacist when asked for cold and flu medication that is safe for breastfeeding.

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“You’re not in labor.  You just strained your back.  Here’s a prescription for a muscle relaxer and I have a date with my wife in 15 minutes so I have to go.” – OB to  Mother presenting with potential premature labor.

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“I don’t have an agenda, I just want you to make an informed choice that is right for you.” – Certified Nurse Midwife to mother while discussing prenatal  and genetic testing.

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