“We would always rather you call, even if it turns out to be nothing! That’s our job!” – OB to mother who was concerned that she had needed to call during the night for a pregnancy concern.

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“Don’t worry,  you were tough.  I am proud of you and we will figure this out.” – OB to mother who experienced severe pain during the external version attempt to turn her breech baby.

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“You are a strong woman.” – OB to an home birth after cesarean transfer.

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“You let me know when you are having a contraction so I can stop talking.  You do what you need to.  I will wait.” – Anesthesiologist to mother while going over the procedure to have an epidural placed.

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“Wow, you did great!  That was even faster than Jimmy John’s!” – OB to mother after a 2.5 hour labor and 2 pushes.

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“It’s been 4 hours and she hasn’t progressed? Leave her alone. Her body will finish when it’s ready” –  OB to mother being induced, who had previous vaginal births.

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“So you were the homebirth transfer? I’m so sorry. I want to homebirth when I’m ready to have kids.” – OB Resident to mother.

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“Whatever happens at this birth is entirely your decision.” – OB

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“I wish we had videotaped your labor and birth, so that we could use it in our classes for moms who want to know about waterbirth…you were *perfect*!” – Apprentice midwife who assisted at the birth.

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“I’m so sorry. I know this isn’t what you wanted.” – OB to mother who wanted no extra personnel and no men in the delivery room, as 20+ people rushed in to resuscitate her newborn.

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