Turtle? I was told snail.

What's with the euphamisms? Are OB's afraid of vaginas? Yesterday while waiting for the Dr. CP noticed that on a poster detailing the female reproductive anatomy, a post-it was securely taped (yes, I chekced how securely) over the image in the corner titled "external reproductive organ". What's with this pathological need of OBs to avoid discussion of vaginas? Seems rather counter to their chosen specialty.

I would guess that they're fine with it but must eventually get worn down by negative patient reaction until they eventually stop.

Because vagina's might offend someone with delicate sensibilities. Then again if their sensibilities are that delicate they probably shouldn't be in an OB's office.

Well yes, but it's more amusing to think of convention halls full of OBs tittering every time a vagina shows up in a powerpoint presentation. And then tittering some more when someone points out that they can be described as "tittering".

I'm thinking that if our dr. refers to my unborn child's genitals as any sort of animal I might turn to CP and exclaim, 'You've been fvcking the turtle again, haven't you?! Whore!"

Always good to get an early start on amassing reading materials. I think I'll start reading this one to the little guy in utero to get an early jump:
My First Dictinoary

Could it be possible that it was put on as a joke?

Or, perhaps, a lot of pregnant women are already moms and bring their kids to their appointments. Perhaps it was just to protect their little eyes? Or keep their mouths shut? :D

Maybe you should have drawn one in for them?

As GD alluded to, the most amusing part was when I mentioned the post-it to GD, and he went to peek. There was extra tape there, and it was slightly torn from other people obviously trying to peek.

I guess if you're in there it's a bit late to introduce you to your vagina.

The kid from Kindergarten Cop said it best: "Boys have a penis. Girls have a vagina".

You should ask him why it's covered.