I can just hear my Dad saying be very careful before using that word.
I'm writing about something that happened weeks ago when I saw a consultant in my antenatal clinic (which was I think 45 minutes late to see me by which time my toddler was climbing up the walls) I saw someone who was filling in for my usual one. When she measured my fundal height and listened to the heartbeat. She just casually said 'why are you having more children ithought ? With your mental health issues?' (depression)
I can't remember what my response was exactly but I think It was just something meek like oh I always wanted 2 children. But then I got home and was like well fuck me is that any of her business? Not even my own mum asked me that. Then I just felt really judged for my family planning choices and a bit upset. My usual consultant just talks asks me if I'm coping (which I am) and how I feel and then scribbles something for my psychiatrist in my notes.
I have several other picky little complaints about other parts of the service too. I spoke to some uppity secretary this morning for example who just kept interrupting me when I was trying to explain something pretty simple. And when I said 'ok thank you bye' she slammed the phone down half way through it. I'm obviously NOT putting that down to discrimination. She was just a rude bitch
Is it too strong a word? I don't think she said it in a malicious way but it did comes across pretty judgmental.
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ithoughtofitfirst · 19/08/2014 13:49
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