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From: rodean@hpfclo.UUCP (rodean)
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Subject: Re: Orphaned Response
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Date: Wed, 17-Jul-85 13:13:00 EDT
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Posted: Wed Jul 17 13:13:00 1985
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> I think the major complaint about modern obstetrics is that some OBs
> behave as if all pregnancies were high-risk by definition.
> -- 
> Elizabeth Hanes Perry                        
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> "Ooh, ick!" -- Penfold

Malpractice suits are probably the major reason for this situation. I
recall reading that OB's have one of the highest premiums for
malpractice insurance. Therefore as much is done as possible to lower
the risks.

During my wife's first delivery, things were so hectic that no IV was
used. The nurse could not get the needle into the vein; the vein just
rolled away. For the second delivery, everyone knew that things would
go fast again (they did, total labor/delivery time was 2 1/2 hours)
and again they had trouble getting the needle inserted, although our
doctor finally managed to do so. Although the IV was neither the sole
nor primary reason, my wife came through the second delivery much
better than the first, even though more extensive repair work was
required.

Bruce Rodean
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