tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772459128704388678.post6046294701842574484..comments2024-01-23T12:04:07.663-06:00Comments on Bellies and Babies: Dear DoctorNicole Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00221401549139626688noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772459128704388678.post-88470083668338988342012-01-19T14:48:49.439-06:002012-01-19T14:48:49.439-06:00This was such an interesting post and I think it i...This was such an interesting post and I think it is so important that women share these experiences with each other so that we never feel alone or at fault, or like we have to put up with being treated improperly. <br />I just wanted to add my wonderful experience with my ob/gyn so far, because not all doctors' offices are like that. My ob/gyn meets with you in his office to have a long, open, conversation about pregnancy and childbirth before ever examining you. The nurses in his office learn your name and treat you like a friend. The doctor is considerate of both my emotions and my physical feelings while I'm getting examined. I feel lucky to have a doctor like this when there are others who are not, but people should know that there are some good ones out there.sarahlynnsternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11186303837102632778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772459128704388678.post-6622846467498542252012-01-19T10:32:28.680-06:002012-01-19T10:32:28.680-06:00I'm so glad my OB was NOT like this at all. He...I'm so glad my OB was NOT like this at all. He has been delivering babies for 25 years and he never once made me feel like my questions weren't valid or that my excitement was silly. I admit that sometimes the waiting was a bit long, but since I know he took the time to answer all my questions (and I came armed with lots of them) I could respect that my waiting meant he was taking time with other women too.<br />I know there are bad OBs out there, but there are also GOOD ones and I hope more women seek out the good ones and recommend them often.tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913816489636944304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772459128704388678.post-53399151248076182302012-01-18T19:07:57.532-06:002012-01-18T19:07:57.532-06:00Wow. That makes me feel so ... sad. I can't be...Wow. That makes me feel so ... sad. I can't believe that was actually someone's experience. How shaming, awful, belittling, embarassing :(Kimhttp://kblog.theschellingerhoudts.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772459128704388678.post-19450621716145334842012-01-18T12:03:41.254-06:002012-01-18T12:03:41.254-06:00Thank you for sharing this. I should probably do t...Thank you for sharing this. I should probably do the same with my ectopic experience 5 years ago. It was traumatic to say the least and my trust in OB/GYN's is pretty much non-existent. <br /><br />Thanks again.Myndiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11967436578749899254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772459128704388678.post-26613431191376197382012-01-18T11:39:40.066-06:002012-01-18T11:39:40.066-06:00I have heard SO many stories about women being tre...I have heard SO many stories about women being treated terribly by OB/GYNs. Waiting for hours past their appointment time, etc. I am lucky that I had a great doc with my 1st and a great midwife with my 2nd. Thanks for sharing this.Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00318376427752604367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772459128704388678.post-11829590543024199472012-01-18T09:54:44.849-06:002012-01-18T09:54:44.849-06:00Thank you for sharing, its as if some of the medic...Thank you for sharing, its as if some of the medical field (I say some because there are a few good ones out there in regards to MDs) are taking the emotion out of birth. Its a joyous, beautiful experience...something that needs to be celebrated, not industrialized like a conveyor belt...I mean serioulsy, we celebrate the BIRTH-DAY of everyone on the planet, yet we dont take the time to celebrate the mother and her experience while she is caring this human being!??!?!? Makes no sense to me. I am in the process of becoming a Doula, and I think this is one of the reasons I am so passionate about the birth experience...because these women need to be celebrated! They are overflowing with emotions and wanting to express them, and an experience like the one written above...the individual didn't get to share ANY of her feelings. <br /><br />Its no wonder we as a culture have communication issues, we don't commun-icate with passion and emotion anymore.Nancyhttp://wellnessdoula.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772459128704388678.post-83556735962004600082012-01-18T08:25:55.809-06:002012-01-18T08:25:55.809-06:00Nicole, thank you for sharing this letter. Those ...Nicole, thank you for sharing this letter. Those are some seriously honest, gut-punching words. I love the idea of suggesting journaling to the pregnant mom. The last birth I attended, the mom and I worked through a lot of previous birth trauma. She was still releasing it throughout her labor. <br /><br />I am going to link to your blog from my website. I appreciate so much your dedication to birth work and empowering women! The things you share not only provide thought-provoking information for pregnant mamas, but fellow birth workers, as well.Kathi Valeiihttp://www.spiritofilithyia.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4772459128704388678.post-7761842038778892312012-01-18T08:25:47.055-06:002012-01-18T08:25:47.055-06:00Nicole, thank you for sharing this letter. Those ...Nicole, thank you for sharing this letter. Those are some seriously honest, gut-punching words. I love the idea of suggesting journaling to the pregnant mom. The last birth I attended, the mom and I worked through a lot of previous birth trauma. She was still releasing it throughout her labor. <br /><br />I am going to link to your blog from my website. I appreciate so much your dedication to birth work and empowering women! The things you share not only provide thought-provoking information for pregnant mamas, but fellow birth workers, as well.Kathi Valeiihttp://www.spiritofilithyia.com/noreply@blogger.com