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An obstetrician-gynecologist, or OBGYN, has expertise in female reproductive health, pregnancy, and childbirth. And since there are quite a few folks who lack common knowledge in these areas, they are being asked every question in the book. And then some. Luckily, though, they also seem to have a good sense of humor to get them through it. This ‘pregnancy FAQ’ from a particularly sarcastic OB, for example, showcases how one might respond to the things they hear far too often. Before giving a legit answer, of course. The sign with these pearls of wisdom was shared on Reddit’s Baby Bumps thread by a user named YellowWoodenTable, whose legendary OB had it posted on their office wall. Whoever this genius is, they seem like the kind of person you’d trust with your intimate affairs.

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Foxxy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never lol. Having children changes you doesn’t necessarily mean for the better or the worst. That is all based on perspective.

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is something wrong with that childbirth instructor if she thinks childbirth is just a bit of pressure lol. She is selling lies. Also what the hell is a childbirth instructor lol. Not very often does childbirth go to plan, it is pretty unpredictable. That is why I think birth plans are a waste of time, you are more likely to be disappointed if it doesn’t go the way you hope. If you can handle the possible dissapointment then by all means do a birth plan but I personally wouldn’t recommend it.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Give her everything she wants and just reply “yes dear” to everything she says lol. Better to be safe than sorry.

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Gary
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I still reply 'Yes Dear' to everything she says, it drives her crackers when she's asking me a question :)

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There has to be a middle ground. The partner should understand that future mommy is physically going through a lot and respond with patience and extra support. The mom shouldn't just use pregnancy as license to be rotten. I'm pregnant, and I always hate when people insinuate that now's my chance to walk all over my husband. No. We're partners and we always try to treat each other with love and respect, even when we're grouchy.

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Catlady6000
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

IDK, I was pretty irrational, a crier. It would be like I,was standing next to myself, screaming "SHUT UP!" And could not stop being irrational. Totally uncontrollable verbal diarrhea. And sadly it took a very long time to get back to "normal"

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R.s. Potter
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You try growing a human in your body, getting flooded with hormones, stretched out of shape, then pushing it out of a small orifice in your groin. Do all that and get back to us about how rational you are during the process.

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Marnee DeRider
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand how we are so permissive about that. Does it happen in all societies that women are so moody they can't control themselves and become unbearable or even abusive? If it's everywhere and everywhen, maybe we just have to live with it. If not, these women need to really grow up and learn to cope. Movies may show that women act that way and everyone has to cow tow, but movies are just movies and often show people acting very immaturely and portray things as if they are normal when they are not, for dramatic effect.

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Jo Choto
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The best people to ask about the incredibly powerful effect of hormones are trans people. They are the only ones who understand what it is to be flooded with chemicals that your brain can't control from the other gender's perspective.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This. This is the best one. You put it in there, you're sure as hell going to be there when it comes out!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Silly parent...babies don't take showers...they take baths. They can't even stand yet..

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i'm laughing because i'm imagining someone finding out they're pregnant and immediately going, "OH NO I NEED MY EPIDURAL OH DEAR ME"

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