Poem: The Dangers of Pregnancy and Childbirth

This poem pokes fun at doctors and nurses, but there is also some truth in it.

The Dangers of Pregnancy and Childbirth

Author Unknown

You're risky if you're big

You're risky if you're small

You're risky if you have 5 kids

Or if you've none at all

You're risky if you're young

You're risky if you're old

You're risky if the weather's hot

And also if it's cold

It's risky with a midwife

It's risky on your own

But with half a dozen strangers

You'll have no need to moan

You have to be in bed

Cause it's risky in a pool

If you don't get out to push

You really are a fool

In fact, we'd better cut you

It won't come out "down there"

We OBs always know what's best

If you refuse, BEWARE:

Your child will be disabled

That's if she doesn't die

You'd best believe me dearie

Cause OB's never lie

So be a good girl now

And just do as We advise

[whispered aside]

We'll have her done in time for golf

If only she complies