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R. Swanson retweeted
When you’ve led resuscitation during cardiac arrests involving women during pregnancy, labour or the postpartum period, on the labour ward or in theatre, then come, let’s talk. 🗣️
Until then, I’m stepping away from this conversation.
Medicine doesn’t always offer categorical yes-or-no answers.
So YES, pregnancy can be life-threatening and sometimes fatal/ a death sentence ; whilst others might experience uncomplicated pregnancies.
Both realities deserve acknowledgement.
Hopefully, we’ll reach a point where every woman can describe her experience without fear of being dismissed, and fellow women can empathise whether or not they’ve experienced something similar.
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Regardless of my response , my viewpoint was passed across whilst highlighting why the wording/ context might not be ideal …
Nowhere is it ideal to use words such as “Stop it” or calling someone’s view “a dishonest take” simply because we disagree. ❌❌❌
We’re not in primary school. That language comes across as patronising, dismissive ❗️❗️
And I won’t go back and forth with you as we’re definitely on different wavelengths on the subject matter and the viewpoints ..
Before you drop your points, make sure you know the context!
For your viewing pleasure, below is the reference tweet.
There was no Simile, metaphor or personification...
"I personally unfollowed and blocked Mummy Zee because she said 'Pregnancy Is Not A Death Sentence' "
The problem with your response is you chose not to look at the overall picture.
I support Women largely... but it's my duty not to be skewed to the RIGHT or LEFT when it comes to this kind of matter.
Address it without adding figure of speeches!
R. Swanson retweeted
Suddenly we are being literal and metaphors do not exist in English language anymore. Woww.
I learn new things everyday on Twitter.
R. Swanson retweeted
I’m glad it’s a man saying this cossssss, a lot of conversations need to be HAD!..
An acquaintance lost his wife to electrocution, it wasn’t up to 3months, he remarried. An old classmate beefed her dad then cos it was at her mum’s funeral her dad met his new wife. Stories dey!!
R. Swanson retweeted
Nothing ooo to compared to giving birth.
R. Swanson retweeted
My brother this social media stuff, you'll hardly see me involved. Na so one girl, because she do bbl, de tell consultant psychiatrist for Australia if her salary fit buy her wig. This social media eh 😂
R. Swanson retweeted
So weird
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It’s the exact thing a lot do in consulting rooms by being dismissive so nothing new tbh.
R. Swanson retweeted
Or just shut up in general
R. Swanson retweeted
I believe we can have civil discussions without saying “Stop it” or calling someone’s view “a dishonest take” etc simply because we disagree. ❌❌❌
We’re not in primary school. We won’t always agree, but that language comes across as patronising and dismissive !!!
Depending on the context, absolute terms such as “must”, “never” and “is not” can come across as dismissive or leave little room for individual circumstances.
Let's be honest in our discussion. Let's be.
The referenced person is not the reason for the discussion.
The discuss dates back to a long time quote... PREGNANCY IS NOT A DEATH SENTENCE. That is what is being addressed.
Nobody will have any issue with anyone who said "PREGNANCY FELT LIKE A DEATH SENTENCE"
STOP joining them to skew the discussion... Stop it immediately!
No sensible Obstetrician will ignore a woman who said
"OOH, MY PREGNANCY FELT LIKE A DEATH SENTENCE"
If you can see what is being addressed... Except you want to lie to yourself and can't see the comments of women... many are painting it like...
PREGNANCY IS A DEATH SENTENCE.
Except you've not been on TWITTER FOR YEARS... then this your response is Valid. However, if you have been on X for years following the discuss...
THIS IS A VERY DISHONEST TAKE.
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Medics are fucking fantastic you know? Seen a guy, looks awful. Respiratory distress (RR 40+), numbers are terrible and he's sort of confused. Med reg review and takeover. 2 days later, man's on his tab playing Sudoku. Fucking brilliant.
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Bruh I am even more fiercly pro choice than I have ever been,no woman should ever have to go through pregnancy if she doesn't want to. It's such a life altering experience,that could literally cost you your life.
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I believe it’s little boys that always want to argue this and of course wicked men because once you experience a woman go through childbirth, your body go calm.