May 1
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Congratulations! We Have A Winner!

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The winning submission drawn at random using random.org was submitted on April 4th and the winner has received their gift card!   Maybe the winner will come back and “Pink My Link” to receive their public congratulations.  Their submission was “You Know What We Call Women Who Don’t Get An Epidural? Stupid.” It was published on April 25th.

Thanks to everyone who submitted and watch for the next contest!

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May 1
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“…You’re Just Lazy And Afraid Of The Pain…”

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“You’re 29 weeks pregnant, of course you have to pee!  You’re just lazy and afraid of the pain.  You have to get on this commode or I’m going to make them cath you.” – L&D Nurse to mother in the hospital for surgery and observation for a broken ankle.  The mother had stated that she did not need to urinate, when she was told to do so.

55 people dislike these words.

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Apr 30
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“…You Weren’t Even Pregnant 2 Months With This One…”

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“Now don’t get upset or cry about this.  You weren’t even pregnant two months with this one.  You were attached to an idea in your head more than anything else.  It’s really not the end of the world, I promise.   least you know you can get pregnant.” – OB to mother who just experienced her 9th miscarriage and no live births.

86 people dislike these words.

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Apr 30
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“Not You, Again…”

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“Not you, AGAIN?  You aren’t bleeding and they are just Braxton Hicks contractions. Didn’t I tell you not to come back again unless you were really in labor?” – L&D nurse to mother who was 31 weeks and had a history of premature labor and birth.

52 people dislike these words.

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Apr 30
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“…Babies Do Just Fine On Formula.”

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“Don’t worry.  Babies do just fine on formula.” – Nurse to mother who was struggling to breastfeed her premature baby.

47 people dislike these words.

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Apr 30
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Last Day To Submit A Post To Enter The Amazon Drawing

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Submit  your “My OB said WHAT?!?” submission by the end of today in order to be entered for the Amazon gift card that will be drawn from all submissions received during the month of April!  Winner will be notified on May 1, 2012, and can come back and “pink their link” if they want to receive our hearty congratulations!

Send submissions to My OB said WHAT?!?

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Apr 29
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“At Least You Have A Healthy Baby.”

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“At least you have a healthy baby. ” – OB office nurse to mother at 2 week post cesarean section visit, when mother mentioned having wanted a natural birth. Baby was preterm, on a ventilator, and not at all healthy.

50 people dislike these words.

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Apr 29
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“This Would Have Been A Lot Easier If You Had An Epidural.”

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“This would have been a lot easier if you’d had an epidural.”  - OB to mother while stitching up bilateral tears caused by a 4 minute pushing phase.

40 people dislike these words.

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Apr 28
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“Your Son Is How Old Now? It’s Been 18 Months. I Think You Can Stop Now.”

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“Your son is how old now? It’s been 18 months.  I think you can stop now.” – OB to mother who was seeking assistance with birth control while still nursing her toddler.

44 people dislike these words.

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Apr 28
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“Oh Shut Up! He’s Out Already.”

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“Oh shut up! He’s out already.”- Certified Nurse Midwife to mother who had concerns about pitocin during labor and birth.

61 people dislike these words.

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