My OB said WHAT?!?

Thoughtful Thursday! “…Call Me If You Need Me. I’ll Be Checking On You All Night.”

My OB said WHAT?!? — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:27:19 +0000

“Would you like for me to stay with you during labor? No? OK, here’s my personal cell number. Call me if you need me. I’ll be checking on you all night.” – OB

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Thoughtful Thursday! “…You Did Everything Right…”

My OB said WHAT?!? — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:24:33 +0000

“I’m so sorry, I know you wanted to go into labor on your own, but with your blood pressure at 180/110, it’s time to have this baby. You did everything right, nothing that you did caused this high blood pressure. Would you still like to go epidural-free? The pitocin will cause tough contractions, but I know you can do it.” – OB to mother.

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Thoughtful Thursday! “Happy Birthday To You…”

My OB said WHAT?!? — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:09:59 +0000

“Happy birthday to you…happy birthday to you…happy birthday to baby, happy birthday to you” – OB sang softly to baby as baby was being born and placed softly it’s mother’s chest.

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“Don’t Cuddle & Rub Your Baby While He’s Nursing…”

My OB said WHAT?!? — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:07:24 +0000

“Don’t cuddle and rub your baby while he’s nursing. That would be like poking someone while they’re having sex…it’s annoying to the baby.” – L&D Nurse to new mother.

“You Have To Be Prepared To Leave Your Daughter Without A Mother.”

My OB said WHAT?!? — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:05:09 +0000

“You have to be prepared to leave your daughter without a mother.” - OB to a mother who asked about VBAC options.

“It’s Just A Screening Test…”

My OB said WHAT?!? — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:33 +0000

“It’s just a screening test. If you’ll keep the baby anyway, why won’t you have it done?! I just want you to make an informed decision.” – Midwife when parents announced that they weren’t going to have screening tests for chromosomal problems during the second trimester.

“…I Must’ve Been A Seamstress In Another Life…”

My OB said WHAT?!? — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:21:45 +0000

“Wow, I must’ve been a seamstress in another life to be able to put you back together.” - OB as tears on the perineum and at the clitoris were repaired.

“She’s Not Thinking About Her Baby!”

My OB said WHAT?!? — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:31:55 +0000

“She’s not thinking about her baby!” L&D nurse, referring to mother who was refusing antibiotic eye ointment for her newborn’s eyes. Mother tested negative for all STIs.

“When You’re Having A Real Contraction, You’ll Know, It Will Take Your Breath Away.”

My OB said WHAT?!? — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:29:33 +0000

“When you’re having a real contraction, you’ll know, it will take your breath away.” - L&D nurse to mother in labor.

“…You’re Not In Real Labor.”

My OB said WHAT?!? — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:27:11 +0000

“I’m sorry, your dilation has not progressed since we last checked you, you’re not in real labor.” - Midwife to mother