“You have nothing to worry about…she knows what she’s doing.” -OB to dubious father after mother announced she was now planning to birth at home with midwives.

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“So push!” -Midwife when mother felt like pushing after going from zero to transition in 40 minutes.

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“Or fine, don’t do what you’re told.” -CNM Midwife to mother who didn’t hear the midwife tell her to stop pushing as she birthed her baby and pushed her baby out.

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“You pushed for 4 hours. You are not a wimp.” -Midwife to mother who said she felt like a wimp because she was feeling pain during a tear repair after birth.

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“New studies are showing that obesity causes miscarriage.” -Midwife to larger sized mother at prenatal who had previously had a miscarriage and was now pregnant again.

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“Oh shush! Stop making all that noise! I can see by this monitor that your contractions aren’t that bad!” -Midwife

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“No, you are. I’m just going to help.” -Midwife to mom after the mother asked if that midwife was going to deliver her baby.

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“You have such AMAZING control! I am so proud of you!” – Midwife to mother during the pushing stage.

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“I know this is a long way from home, and I’m sorry. Hopefully you can
go home tomorrow, and your midwife will take good care of you.”  -OB to
patient right before beginning cesarean surgery, after non emergency
home birth transfer.

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“Your body was made to do this…you could even birth a 10 pounder! Don’t let your tiny frame fool you!” -Home Birth Midwife to mother during a prenatal visit.

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