I'm still in shock over the experience I had with Dr. Sean Sadler during my labor and delivery. She was the doctor assigned to deliver my baby, and unfortunately, I can't say enough bad things about her. From the moment she walked in, she seemed more concerned about getting the birth over with than actually supporting me through the process.
I was already 10 cm dilated and had my baby's head visible, but Dr. Sadler insisted I take Pitocin to speed things up. I was adamant about having an unmedicated birth, and it was so frustrating that she didn't respect that. I declined the Pitocin, as I didn't feel it was necessary. She didn't take my wishes seriously and pushed for it anyway. I felt like I had to fight for my choices the whole time.
The worst part was how dismissive and rude she was. When I found a position that was comfortable for me--kneeling on the bed facing the back--she immediately insisted I lie on my back. I explained to her that I was in excruciating pain and that being on my back hurt, but it didn't matter. All she cared about was her convenience. She kept pushing it and I kept saying no. She threw a literal tantrum behind me, rolling her eyes, huffing, and throwing her hands up in the air like a child. It was beyond unprofessional and completely disrespectful.
When my baby finally arrived, I started bleeding heavily. Dr. Sadler seemed to panic and was scrambling to stop the bleeding. Her response was frantic and disorganized, and it was clear she wasn't handling the situation well. She wasn't calm or reassuring at all, which made an already scary situation even worse for both me and my husband.
In the end, I did manage to have the unmedicated birth I wanted, but that was in spite of Dr. Sadler, not because of her. I would not recommend her to anyone. She was unprofessional, disrespectful, and frankly, seemed completely out of her depth in a high-pressure situation. This was a life-changing moment, and I cannot believe how poorly she handled it. read more