Thursday, January 20, 2011

My OB Said What

I am a fan of the website myobsaidwhat.com and recently submitted to them something an obstetrician had said to me while performing a circumcision.


I submitted this because I have residual grief over it many years later. I feel guilty I never said anything to anyone, I feel humiliated for the baby and his family, I feel disgusted that this man continues to provide medical 'care' for women. I think about this moment often and all the things I would do differently now that I am older and more experienced. I feel this doctor was preying upon the fact that he knew my inexperience would prevent me from bringing him to justice. Because of this, I feel powerless when I remember. I wish I could go back in time, but I cannot. Posting has helped me come to some closure and give me an avenue to take some control of it back.

3 comments:

  1. Thanks for participating in the breastfeeding blog hop! I'm following your blog now. I cannot believe that was said I was appalled. I need to now try as hard as I can to remember this is your blog. I have such a hard time pairing blogs with twitter friends.

    @ashley_d00dle

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  2. Thank you for sharing this horrific comment on our site. Together, step by step, providers will slowly be held accountable for theirvwords and their actions.

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  3. How horrific! Thank you for sharing.

    I'm here via the breastfeeding bloghop and I'm your newest follower.

    http://ithoughtiknewmama.blogspot.com

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