“You’ve got some of the good ice, the kind that’s gone all melty and stuff.” – L&D nurse bringing “ice” to mom who wanted a drink of water but knew the hospital only allowed ice chips in labor.

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“We are supposed to do a birth recap at the 6 week appointment, but you don’t seem up to it. Do you want to reschedule for next week?” – Midwife, right before she referred the mother to the me to the neonatal psychology department for what she thought might have been PPD.

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“We aren’t there yet, don’t worry about induction or anything. There are a lot of other options before that.” – Midwife to mother at 40 week prenatal visit.

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“Thank you for telling me, I didn’t know that. If it helps, I will explain every single thing I’m doing.” – L&D nurse to preterm mother before drawing blood. Mother said she was terrified of needles.

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“Yes, that’s fine!” – OB Nurse to mother during prenatal, when the mother asked if it was okay to continue nursing her older child while pregnant.

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“It ends when the baby gets here. I’m staying until you deliver!” – Midwife to mother who asked the midwife when her shift ends.

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“You can do this, and I will help you on your way.” – Pediatrician to a mother struggling to breastfeed. The pediatrician then went on to help fix the problem, which was a tongue-tie, and made several suggestions on how to up milk production.

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“This is nothing, you are perfect, your baby is perfect and you are not high risk but I would like to see you anyway because you’re wonderful.” – OB to mother who was seeing him at the suggestion of her midwife for a suspected problem, that turned out to be nothing.

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“What is there to discuss? This is what you want, my job is to make sure you get it. Don’t worry.” – Midwife when mother brought up discussing her birth plan.

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“You’re rocking this! You are so far along for a first-time mom, don’t think for a moment that you have anything to apologize for. You are just absolutely rocking this.” – L&D nurse when the mother apologized for being “only” 5 cm at admitting time.

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