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Horror Hospital (1973)
IMDB rating: 4.90
Plot: A young singer from a very seventies band decides he needs a vacation, so he travels to a creepy mansion in the heart of rural England to have all his inhibitions removed. He meets up with a sweet innocent girl who is travelling there to meet her aunt, who turns out to be a nasty matron type person. Eventually, they arrive to discover nearly all the other hospital inhabitants to be under some kind of mind control, with big scars on their heads. Not being in the slightest bit disturbed by this, they proceed to have lots of sex. Other guests, meanwhile realise something is amiss, and try to escape only to be decapitated by some kind of killer car, or to be beaten to death by mad motorcyclists. Eventually realising something is up, our hero and heroine have a big fight scene with the bikers, two at a time, and escape in the villains car.
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Horror Hospital
Directors: Balch Antony
Actors: Gough Michael,Askwith Robin,Price Dennis,Martin Skip,Christian Kurt,Benda Kenneth,Grace Martin,Skeaping Colin,Herbert George,Boris IV James,Hudson Allan ‘The River’,Lust Simon,Sci-Fi,Comedy,Horror,
Annoying midwife - can anyone relate?
About me - I was overweight when I got pregnant, am now in week 37 and have put on all of 2kg (about 4lb) all pregnancy. Baby is fine, I am fine, I’ve had no diabetes, pre-eclampsia, raised blood pressure, or anything. In fact, I’ve had a lovely, stress-free, mostly pain-free pregnancy. I am, however, sick to death of the "fat" comments made by my midwife (who herself is large!). Last week was the first week in ages that she didn’t make a comment, and I celebrated! Today though, she had a student in (I didn’t mind) and got her to feel my belly. She wanted to point out to the student that tape measurements can be inaccurate sometimes and asked her why. I knew the answer before the student, who was too polite to say. My midwife grabbed a bit of flab on the side of my stomach and wiggled it. Hmm, that made me feel fantastic, as you can imagine. Other comments have included that I don’t have a "Twiggy" figure (a la 60’s supermodel) - No, really? Or when I queried that my baby didn’t respond to a loud noise, that "she’s well insulated down there" thanks to my "padding". Honestly, I don’t exactly need this. I’m eating healthily, exercising and have done for ages. I have about 4 weeks to go. Anyone else find/found they want to move midwives at this late stage? (She also has an issue about me giving birth at the local hospital and keeps telling me horror stories about it. She wants me to birth in "her" birthing centre that she helped set up. I’m sticking to my guns and going with the hospital…) I’m chilled out in general but this is starting to really annoy me! 
Loving the stories, keep ‘em coming For the record, she’s been sort of ok until the last couple of months - just a bit bossy, but I already changed midwives at 8 weeks when I had a bleed and a very uncaring m/wife, so I just figured I should stick with it. There’s also a massive shortage of them down here (New Zealand) so I decided to bear it (and you don’t really have an option here, you HAVE to have a midwife). I’m calling another midwife who I spoke to at the 8 week stage but who was booked up for February births - at least to get her opinion, if not to move to her if she has a space for me now.
Skye - I’m offended because it’s irrelevant to my pregnancy. Her comments are unnecessary and so only serve to denigrate rather than support. She’s not being funny, she’s being very tactless - when you’re pregnant, you are very sensitive to your body shape (are you pregnant?) and comments like these just make you feel less attractive than you already do. There is no need to mention my weight, that is my point. I wouldn’t tolerate anyone making such comments about my weight, whether pregnant or not, because it’s none of their business how I look, sound, or present myself in any way. Would I ever comment to a person on their physical appearance? Of course not, I’d never be so rude. As someone who claims to be overweight herself, I would have thought you could understand that.
Yes, I did today say "thanks, that makes me feel great", with very heavy sarcasm, to make sure she knew how I felt. She looked a bit surprised - hah! At the end of the day, Bubs and I are the most important factors in all of this, and I’ll labour where I want. I honestly have thought about firing her in the labour room and sticking with the hospital midwives! Oh well, just 4 more weeks and a few home visits to go, if I can’t find anyone else!
Skye - obviously makes sense to you, but to others your view is as insensitive as this midwife’s comments. Have you considered that perhaps she actually doesn’t care how her comments make me feel, rather than being a really wonderful person that I’ve simply totally misunderstood? Just because she’s a medical professional does not mean that she’s not tactless and rude…
Oh I can sooo relate!
As far as your pregnancy, it sounds like you’re doing great! I know women who have started out overweight and didn’t gain anything either - so it’s not uncommon. As far as her rude comments, stick up for yourself! Tell her flat out, "I’ll birth in your birthing center when you treat me with some respect!" How awful.
I had one particular midwife in two out of three of my pregnancies that was just as rude. She had the bedside manner of a goat and at one point, told me that if my son had the suspected congenital birth defect that we were worried about, it ‘would be no big deal.’ I was pretty upset, since he would (and did) inherit it from me and it was our first baby. Then in my third pregnancy she was most insistent about me taking tests because of my age, etc. and other crap and since I wanted to do a VBAC, she basically told me that if anything bad happened during my labor, it was my choice (my fault!!). What a b!tch. I left the practice after that, just because of her horrible visit!
You do still have four weeks to go - I would seriously call around and see if another midwife will take you. With her terrible behavior, I can’t imagine too many people would want to birth with her! And I definitely think you should say something.
HouseMom | Jan 27, 2010
Well I would say that you should feel comfortable with your mid-wife NO MATTER what..
But you are a little late to be deciding this. Im not sure what to say about that..
Just make it the best experience that you can. Bc you deserve it. No matter what the case is.
As well as your baby. Its a very exciting time in your life, im sorry to hear that your mid-wife out of all ppl are making it stressful and slightly complicated. You should tell her your concerns though.
GOOD LUCK.!
Maliyah's BLESSED Mother | Jan 27, 2010
I would tell her where to go. I would demand a different midwife. I do not like Midwives at all, never have, never will.
Congrats you have done a wonderful job keeping healthy and the weight gain down, which I know can be a difficult thing when your pregnant.
Connie | Jan 27, 2010
Are there other midwives in her group who you could switch to? I would never put up with a midwife who had nothing nice to say. My friend had the same problem. She went to her doctor for a pap and the doctor spent half the time commenting about how she needed to lose weight. She got in the doctor’s face and said "Look, I know I’m fat. I’m PAYING you to do a pap though. Unless you find an unusual build up of fat near my cervix I’d like to change the topic"
I’m sorry your midwife is like that. I’d file a complaint with her office after you give birth, perhaps her boss can yell at her about her horrible attitude.
Alyssa's mommy | Jan 27, 2010
Wow she sounds like a COW. Have you told her that her comments offend you? Do you know of any other midwives that are accepting? Cause to be honest she doesn’t sound very supportive and she is the last type of person you want in the room when you are delivering.
I had a Midwife who was wonderful for the whole pregnancy but once I was in the hospital she was cold and pretty much useless.
She kept disappearing to take naps and when she was in the room she kept trying to close the back of my gown. I was like " I dont’ care if anyone sees my *** now leave me ALONE!"
The nurses at the hospital ended up being awesome and way more supportive than my Midwife.
I am overweight as well and didn’t gain much weight during my pregnancy and when I asked my midwife if that was okay she said " Well you were big to begin with, so don’t worry about it."
Anyways Good Luck with everything and I hope it all works out for you!
Jodina | Jan 27, 2010
I am overweight also, and I think you are overreacting. You are overweight, it’s a fact. You wouldn’t be upset if she mentioned the colour of your hair, or your height. You asked why your baby wasn’t responding to noises, and she told you the exact reason. What else was she supposed to say? I think she was just trying to tell you the truth in a light hearted way. I think she is just trying to make you feel more comfortable, and probably show you she understands what it’s like to be overweight, as she is overweight herself. I think you need to lighten up. I honestly have never understood why overweight people get offended when someone tells them they are overweight.
Tell her that you have already decided where you are giving birth, and that is the end of it.
ETA: Should have known I would get thumbs down for having a view on this that actually makes sense. Yes, it is SO much more likely that your midwife is actually TRYING to hurt your feelings. *rolls eyes*
If it upsets you that much, speak to her. She is a midwife, not a mind reader. I’m sure she will explain to you that she is just trying to answer questions in the nicest way possible. Would you prefer that she just flat out said "It’s because you’re fat"?
From what you have told us here, it does sound like her comments are related to your pregnancy. Being overweight CAN put tape measurements out.
I am not currently pregnant, but I have a 13 month old daughter. During my pregnancy both my doctor and midwife made similar comments, to which I just agreed and did not take offense to. My doctor even went as far as saying that after I gave birth I needed to loose weight, and that was fine by me.
Skye | Jan 27, 2010
First congratulations on your pregnancy! The first is always amazingly memorable :). You can switch actually up until delivery. And most women don’t know that you have the right to switch to the on call dr at the hospital if you aren’t happy with what your drs doing during delivery. It’s your legal right. I’m sorry to hear the comments about these midwives! I had awful experiences the first two times with obs and then an amazing third experience with a midwife. It all depends on your comfort level though. If you’re more comfortable at the hospital deliver there. Your adrenaline will hit over drive during labor if you’re in a flight or fight mode. I would file a complaint. People often put people down when they are insecure themselves. I’m so sorry, but try not to let her demeanor ruin this experience for you. Be proactive and switch! Best of luck to you
DoulaDouleyDo | Jan 27, 2010
I would speak to her about being insensitive before changing, she may not realize she is making you uncomfortable. Depending on her response to your concerns should be your basis on trying to change midwives or giving a complaint. Be very firm about your wishes for the hospital, that is not her choice and no is no!
Jocelyn S | Jan 27, 2010
