“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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“Okay, then – just go with what feels right. Wow, look at you move that baby down!” – Family Practice Doctor after asking if a mother was pushing or her body was instinctively bearing down.

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“I’m very concerned about your baby, and I’m prepping for a cesarean, the anesthesiologist is on his way up, but I respect your desire for a natural, vaginal birth, and while we’re waiting, I’m going to help you make this happen, listen well and I’m sure you can do it.” -OB to a mother who went on to have a vaginal delivery.

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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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“I am very forgetful.” – Family practice doctor to mother who asked about the hospital policies on scheduling a repeat cesarean for 39 weeks for VBAC women.

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“You and your baby are very healthy.  I’m very comfortable waiting.  You’re making a good decision.” – OB at 40w5d appointment.

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“Nurses, watch and learn! This is what labor and birth are supposed to be like!” -OB to nurses observing a non-medicated birth.

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“Don’t be afraid of that pain.” -Nurse to mother who was pushing 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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“I know this isn’t want you wanted….but I will be RIGHT here the entire time. We’re going to get you in the tub, run a pit line, your husband can nap, and we’ll Hypnobaby it up together while he rests. It will be okay, we won’t crank it, and you’ll be done birthing this stubborn little girl in no time!” -OB to mother who had been at 6 cm the entire night and was exhausted after 3 weeks of contractions.

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