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Mousey Girl · 08-05-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

My first ultrasound was at 20 weeks. My doctor announced "There's the Turtle!".

Turtle? I was told snail.

Ghoulish Delight · 08-05-2009, 01:01 PM

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.

Alex · 08-05-2009, 01:08 PM

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

BarTopDancer · 08-05-2009, 01:28 PM

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.

Ghoulish Delight · 08-05-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

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

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!"

Ghoulish Delight · 08-05-2009, 01:59 PM

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

MouseWife · 08-05-2009, 02:01 PM

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?

Betty · 08-05-2009, 03:13 PM

Maybe you should have drawn one in for them?

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-05-2009, 03:24 PM

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.

BarTopDancer · 08-05-2009, 03:37 PM

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

You should ask him why it's covered.

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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	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. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I would guess that they're fine with it but must eventually get worn down by negative patient reaction until they eventually stop.
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	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. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	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 __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	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? __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	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 second star to the right shines in the night for you
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	The kid from Kindergarten Cop said it best: "Boys have a penis. Girls have a vagina". You should ask him why it's covered. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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