u/fatherjada

haha sorry to sound so elementary saying “mean” but seriously every one in a while i come across a nurse who may have had an unsavory experience with a doula or doesnt understand how to interact with us so i get ignored or my support/guidance/and information i share is always pushed to the side by the nurse. for example, some nurses will move my clients out of positions (no medically necessary reason) and be unwilling to take suggestions on positions that i believe could be supportive to my clients labor. i try not to let it get to me but being undermined by someone who isnt paying me is annoying, it makes the experience uncomfortable for me and i can tell when my clients pick up on the vibes. what do yall do in these situations??