You know what? It doesn’t matter if the baby was born 45 minutes after this comment or twelve hours later. There is NO REASON WHATSOEVER for something like this to be said to a laboring Momma!

And on a separate note, way to go, healthcare provider… you’re obviously really good at listening to the way a mother vocalizes.

Was this comment followed by “getan epidural” by chance? OBs should be required to attend several drug-free births so they can be familiar with vocal cues.

Thank you for consulting the crystal ball of stupidity. Please insert another quarter for the rest of your answer.

Lotto numbers too please

Has this OB never heard of transition?

I think the doctor *did* know she was in transition (because what doctor isn’t constantly sticking his or her fingers up there?) but probably the doctor wanted her to be quiet.

It’s the “you should calm down” part that bugs me rather than the time estimate. The doctor is trying to frighten the mom and tell her to calm down like she’s a little kid. It’s patronizing.

well, at least she wasn’t “on the clock” if the doc was happy for another 12 hours to pass…. not that it makes that comment okay, in fact it would be so discouraging to hear that and most women would give up then