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One Born every minute...new thread

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Ymamiss · 10/03/2015 21:18

Anyone else watching? Had a lump in my throat watching those parents face a heart condition in their unborn child...

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kilmuir · 11/03/2015 09:25

no, don't agree she was patronising at all

seaoflove · 11/03/2015 09:43

I've heard paediatric doctors refer to themselves as "baby doctors" all the time. I think it's common parlance, although admittedly I would feel patronised. I don't think she had chosen to simplify her language for their benefit at all.

As for the midwife sending him away, he was complaining of feeling tired and ratty and had been having panic attacks. I would have wrung my husband's neck for complaining about tiredness, but by the look of things they'd been in hospital for a VERY long time, and his anxiety seemed very severe - which is understandable given their circumstances.

proceeding · 11/03/2015 10:29

She wasn't in the slightest bit patronising I thought! I thought she pitched it very well! Watched the update last night online after the programme and it was so nice to see that the little one is doing well.

After DD2 was born we were made to stay in overnight. I was really annoyed at the time as I was desperate to get home to DD1 but we actually spent a really nice night, just the two of us. I remember taking her into bed with me when she wouldn't settle after a feed and the two us just alternated between dozing and looking at each other. This programme always makes me think of that. Precious precious few hours.

Seeker33 · 11/03/2015 11:13

It is hard to watch

InTheWhiteRoom · 11/03/2015 13:11

aww I LOVE obem

sorry if this is unsympathetic though but that dad who had to go for a kip pissed me off

if that had been dh I would be like just fuck off home

RugBugs · 11/03/2015 13:52

It's making me want to go and have DC3 in there after I swore I would never go back after DD1.
Cannot wait for them to show more of the hospital, only saw the elusive delivery suite last night.

weeblueberry · 11/03/2015 14:56

I watched it last night and pretty much cried the entire way through while bouncing on my birthing ball (am 38wks). I didn't realise I was holding my breath waiting on a cry from the wee one at the end until she cried and I just started sobbing.

About the guy going off for a kip though I don't know how long her labour was meant to have lasted? She had an epidural so might have had a nap but he may have been awake the entire time. If I were her and not experiencing painful contractions I might not have been that bothered if DP wasn't there...

DiaryOfAWimpyMum · 11/03/2015 16:28

It was lovely seeing the little one with the heart defect cry and looking all nice and pink. I love OBEM

TheresaMayNot · 11/03/2015 16:40

'Baby Doctor' annoyed me too, as if we're all too stupid to realise what an obstetrician is!

Makes you wonder how other specialists might refer to themselves.

pullthecracker · 11/03/2015 16:53

The baby doctor isn't an obstetrician, it's a paediatrician or neonatologist.

RugBugs · 11/03/2015 18:49

The term 'baby doctors' was used there when I delivered DD1 back in 2010 so I doubt they were being deliberately patronising, I think it's just a collective nickname that's stuck.

KateReddy · 11/03/2015 19:46

'Baby Doctor' annoyed me too, as if we're all too stupid to realise what an obstetrician is!

You've made your point nicely, an obstetrician is not the same as a paediatrician.

The term paediatrician has been misunderstood at times. In times of stress clear communication is paramount and the use of the term can be appropriate.

Carriemac · 11/03/2015 20:23

Yes, it's a doctor for the baby specifically , not the mum, so a neonatologist or paediatrician. Baby doctor is correct and clear.
Is it mean to notice that everyone on the programme has terrible teeth? Is it a Liverpool thing? No fluoride?

TheresaMayNot · 11/03/2015 22:22

OK OK! But didn't the one who introduced herself as the baby doctor then go on to examine the mother? That's why I thought she was an obstetrician.

Kasterborous · 11/03/2015 22:35

I've just watched it on catch up. I'm so pleased that young couples baby was okay, it must be awful not knowing if she was going to be. I liked the older couple, I was nearly 40 when we had DD, our one and only after six miscarriages. I could identify with them.

ecofreckle · 11/03/2015 22:54

Theresa I agree with you. She introduced herself as a baby doc and then did an examination

seaoflove · 11/03/2015 23:05

Wasn't there another doctor hanging back in the room? I assumed she was the paediatrician ready to intervene if the baby was born in poor condition.

KenDoddsDadsDog · 12/03/2015 06:56

There isn't flouride in the water in Liverpool but I know plenty of people with perfect teeth.

Footle · 12/03/2015 07:04

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Bue · 12/03/2015 15:57

I too was extremely confused by the obstetrician who came in and introduced herself as a baby doctor? I was trying to figure out when on earth paeds started doing vaginal examinations!? I'm still baffled as it is not common parlance at all for an obstetrician to call themselves a baby doctor. Our paeds usually introduce themselves that way though. Tends to drive me bonkers, but when talking to some parents it is necessary and appropriate.

DieSchottin93 · 12/03/2015 21:16

I love OBEM!! Always makes me feel a bit emotional, and broody as well (much to the dismay of my mum, who tells me no babies until I'm 30 )

SkaterGrrrrl · 12/03/2015 22:33

Thought the head midwife had a lovely, kind glow about her. Liked her talking about black diamonds. She was so warm.

CapnMurica · 13/03/2015 15:25

I need to watch this. I've had three births at Liverpool Women's - one was consultant led (twins) and one in the MLU. Both were great.

I think they use baby doctor because when your fucking exhausted/in pain, words of one syllable tend to be better understood .

I have good teeth btw, but I'm not originally from Liverpool. However they haven't deteriorated in the 11 years I've been here other than the one that broke on an unpopped popcorn kernal!

HollyJollyDillydolly · 18/03/2015 16:12

The midwife last night said 'boss' a lot. It's not something I've heard here so must be a regional thing unless I'm just very old.

KenDoddsDadsDog · 18/03/2015 16:23

It's a Scouse thing . I lived there for a long time and it stuck a bit , even though it's a bit scally

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