Pregnancy is a time of joy and excitement, but it can also be a time of confusion and uncertainty. This mom-to-be found herself in a tricky situation when her regular ob-gyn went on vacation, and she had a pressing question about her NSFW piercing. Little did she know, her innocent inquiry would lead to a shocking response from a nurse, leaving her questioning if she was in the wrong. ♀️
Ob-gyn on Vacation ️

Seeking Advice from On-Call Doctor

The Piercing Question

Nurse’s Eye-Rolling Reaction

Insisting on Doctor’s Advice

The ‘Trashy’ Comment

Friends’ Reactions ️

Questioning Herself

Shamed and Confused: Was She in the Wrong? ♀️
After this mom-to-be was left speechless by the nurse’s comment about her ‘trashy’ piercing, she couldn’t help but wonder if she was in the wrong for asking such a personal question. While most of her friends were equally shocked, one friend argued that she made the nurse uncomfortable and violated her consent. Was it truly out of line for her to seek medical advice on her piercing? Let’s dive into the internet’s thoughts on this situation…
Medical worker shames patient for piercing, friend defends her. Commenters disagree.

Nursing student shames friend for asking a reasonable medical question ♀️

OBGYN nurse’s judgmental behavior towards patient’s piercing. NTA wins.

Pregnant woman shares experience of keeping piercing during labor. NTA.

Medical worker defends pregnant woman with humorous analogy

NTA, nurse’s behavior was unprofessional. Talk to your doctor about it.

Doctors should be able to handle sex-related medical issues. NTA

Support for piercing and criticism of unprofessional nurse.
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NTA. Nurse was rude and unprofessional. Report her behavior

Supportive commenter offers advice and condemns nurse’s behavior

Defending piercings and professionalism against shaming

Stand up for yourself! NTA. Report the inappropriate behavior.

NTA. Nurse shames pregnant woman for piercing, but relies on sex for job.

Commenter defends patient’s right to healthcare, disregards provider’s consent.

Professionalism over personal beliefs in medical field.

Nurse shares importance of safe and non-judgmental healthcare providers

Patient asks medical question, shamed for piercing choice. NTA

Asking about a piercing doesn’t make you trashy. NTA

NTA. Nurse and friend need to find another line of work

Nurse shaming a patient’s piercing? Not cool

Pregnant woman receives support and advice on dealing with rude nurse

NTA stands up for pregnant woman shamed by judgmental nurse

Supportive comment defends patient and criticizes unprofessional nurse behavior.

A nurse shaming a patient for a piercing? NTA. Report her!

Medical professional shames pregnant woman for piercing. Commenters disagree.

Plastic retainer recommended for piercings during c-section. NTA.

Former piercer advises OP on piercing during childbirth. Helpful

Friend accuses OP of violating consent in ridiculous argument

Nurse shames pregnant woman for piercing, medical professionals react

Engaging with medical professionals and respecting consent is crucial.

Removing piercing during labor? NTA, nurse was rude.

Nurse’s reaction to piercing surprises commenter’s mom
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NTA shuts down judgmental healthcare worker with epic comeback

Ask a piercer, not the shamers

Advice on pregnancy piercing removal, with helpful Google tip
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Commenter explains the situation and offers helpful advice

A medical professional shares their experience with non-judgmental care ⚕️

Moms with VCH piercings share labor experience and advice

Doctor defends nurse but suggests telemedicine for piercing questions. ESH.

Defending a pregnant woman against unprofessional nurse
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Piercing deemed unprofessional by nursing professors

Pregnant woman’s piercing shamed by nurse, commenter suggests reporting her.

Patient impatient for piercing advice, doctor bogged down with work

Pregnancy conversations include piercings, but remove for nursing ease. NTA.

Reported for doing the right thing

70-year-old woman educates nurse about pessary
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Defending a medical professional against rude and ignorant comments

Nurse advises reporting shaming nurse to licensing body ⚕️
