Thoughtful Thursday! “She Sounds Great!”

“She sounds great!” – Midwife, commenting on mother’s moaning and vocalization while in labor.

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JessicaKC had this to say, Nov 10, 2011 @ 6:38 am (Quote)

like!

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Liss had this to say, Nov 10, 2011 @ 7:35 am (Quote)

Hey, it’s one of mine! My midwife and her apprentice arrived at our home 20 minutes into the second stage of labor. I had been doing so well on my own (with my husband for support) that I asked them to wait in the hallway until I called for them. This was one of the comments that my midwife said in a stage whisper to her apprentice. It made me feel so good to overhear her positive words! Between contractions she would say things like, “That was perfect” and “she’s a natural”. It was so reassuring, because I was making some serious, loud, deep, and low groaning and moaning noises! I felt great.

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Liss Reply:
November 10th, 2011 at 11:09 am Liss(Quote)

It looks like I can’t un-pink this, but please look to Eliza’s comment below for the real story.

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Heidi had this to say, Nov 10, 2011 @ 7:43 am (Quote)

What a great, supportive midwife!

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silverhawkwarrior had this to say, Nov 10, 2011 @ 9:04 am (Quote)

How absolutely empowering! Well done, everybody in this story!

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Eliza had this to say, Nov 10, 2011 @ 10:17 am (Quote)

This is actually mine, but I also overheard my midwives commenting on how great I was doing! And my husband completely forgot how nervous he was about me being too loud in our apartment building. Haha.

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Liss Reply:
November 10th, 2011 at 11:08 am Liss(Quote)

Sorry, Eliza – MOBSW told me they’d be posting one of mine today, and my midwife said this same thing. Didn’t mean to step on your toes. I will try to see if I can take back my previous comment!

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Eliza Reply:
November 10th, 2011 at 1:14 pm Eliza(Quote)

You know, they probably end up having to lump a lot of comments together. Just like health professionals say a lot of the same dumb things, I’ll bet they also say a lot of the same smart things! I’m glad you also got complimented on your labor style!

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