This is a bit bigger than a pet peeve - but losing all autonomy when it comes to my health, when others are involved.
More specifically, my OB's office treating me with infantile tones and condescension, absolutely unwilling to let me to make decisions on my own, about my own health.
My OB herself is pretty great, but it seems the rest of my city has realized this - and she is extremely hard to schedule down with. I didn't see her this month, and will not be able to next month.
(I don't really understand why this is acceptable in the medical world, she's my provider - and yes, I know she's busy, so I'll wait. Apparently you can't wait, waiting a few days after your supposed monthly prenatal deadline is just unacceptable. 
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Very recently I had a reaction to my gut flora being wacky (hives + swelling) and I treated myself, bulking up my immune system with vits + herbs & probiotics.
When explaining this to the nurse - she exclaimed "Well, whats the name of the doctor that gave you permission to do this?"
: And after I said probiotics, "Pro-what??"
Thank you very much, but I take responsibility for my health.
On my first prenatal, the initial nurse told me that I needed to get my blood and HIV tests today. I explained to her that I wasn't going to have an HIV test this time around, (had one about 6 months ago with a check up, I'm confident I have had little chance of exposure) she told me, "Well, its policy." I explained to her that it was illegal for them to make me take an HIV test.
"I'm pretty sure you need to."
I respectfully told her no, and to check the current laws with an OB if she had any more questions about it. She huffed off.
Not before smiling and patting the exam table, in a doggy 'come hither' type way.
I may be sensitive, but Damn it. I AM A WOMAN. NOT A BABYMACHINE.
Not only does she look and sound like a flippin' idiot, but seriously - does she think her grandchild is going to bond with her that way?? Thank god we rarely see her!
