Hearing personal stories from ob's in the delivery room? How common?

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What exactly is wrong with chit chat?

For OP, I think it means the doctor isn't completely focused on her her her the entire time.

- not a doctor

You people are exhausting.

Sorry, but if you are an OB and your patient is pushing out her baby, it needs to be all about HER HER HER. Or get another damn profession.

You people are nuts! I can't even believe that there are people that want to demand that no in the hospital room talk about anything but you. Wtf? What are they supposed to do when there is nothing about you to talk about? Maybe start complimenting you? Wow, nice job shaving your legs when you are so rotund. Ooh can I massage your anus while you dialate? Shall I rub oil on your thighs while you get an iv?
As far as I can tell doctors are there to make sure you and your baby get out of the hospital alive and well, they aren't there to kiss your ass.

Right from the horse's mouth, ladies. I hope this OB isn't yours. If you're not sure, it's better to hire someone else to assist you, AND respects you. Yes, this makes a HUGE difference. Trust me.

The DC area has a glut of OB practices. Take your pick.

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Anonymous wrote:I often wonder how such delicate people make it through normal, everyday life.

There's nothing delicate about birthing a baby, my friend. You've never done it, have you?

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It has been a long time, but I remember my OB chatting up s storm during my delivery. I did not care for it, but I am sure he didn't live my screaming either. I was also annoyed at my husband for his talking but really we were all there for one thing and had to each do our own style!

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Anonymous wrote:It has been a long time, but I remember my OB chatting up s storm during my delivery. I did not care for it, but I am sure he didn't live my screaming either. I was also annoyed at my husband for his talking but really we were all there for one thing and had to each do our own style!

Well, you were the only one doing the hard work.

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Anonymous wrote:I often wonder how such delicate people make it through normal, everyday life.

There's nothing delicate about birthing a baby, my friend. You've never done it, have you?

Apparently not.

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Anonymous wrote:This is what I heard in the delivery room right before they put me under: OB, "Where's the blood? We need the blood now! WHERE IS THE FUCKING BLOOD!!!"

Wow. Unbelievable!

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Anonymous wrote:This is what I heard in the delivery room right before they put me under: OB, "Where's the blood? We need the blood now! WHERE IS THE FUCKING BLOOD!!!"

Oh, dear. Hilarious now but would have freaked me the hell out!

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My midwife was remarkably quiet during the whole process. Honestly, I don't remember her opening her mouth more than once or twice, and it was always completely about the medical process and how I was doing.

My doula was the same, and I don't even remember the DH talking much. Buy maybe I was a bit out of it!

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The doctor was probably intentionally trying to keep your mind at ease by telling stories. I'd feel like everything must be going well if my doctor was making idle chit chat during my delivery. Much better than saying "this looks tough, or I'm not sure that this is going well"....

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Anonymous wrote:My midwife was remarkably quiet during the whole process. Honestly, I don't remember her opening her mouth more than once or twice, and it was always completely about the medical process and how I was doing.

My doula was the same, and I don't even remember the DH talking much. Buy maybe I was a bit out of it!

Good example of professional behavior.

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Anonymous wrote:The doctor was probably intentionally trying to keep your mind at ease by telling stories. I'd feel like everything must be going well if my doctor was making idle chit chat during my delivery. Much better than saying "this looks tough, or I'm not sure that this is going well"....

Maybe the doctor was ADHD?

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Where I delivered (Shady Grove) my OBs were not even in the room with me very long. They'd stop by every few hours for a minute, or if there was a shift change. There wasn't really much opportunity for conversation.

Anyway, the birth of a baby is a really lifechanging moment for most moms and it's etched in their memory forever. For an OB I'd guess it is just one of numerous cases they have that day...e.g., if I get the same OB this time around, I'm sure she won't even recognize me, whereas I will remember her and all of it forever! So there is going to be a disconnect. But if I were an OB I'd try to make sure that my conversation in the room reflected the specialness of the moment. Just bedside manner.

I'm 35 and my mom still remembers her OB discussing football as I was born.

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Anonymous wrote:Where I delivered (Shady Grove) my OBs were not even in the room with me very long. They'd stop by every few hours for a minute, or if there was a shift change. There wasn't really much opportunity for conversation.

Anyway, the birth of a baby is a really lifechanging moment for most moms and it's etched in their memory forever. For an OB I'd guess it is just one of numerous cases they have that day...e.g., if I get the same OB this time around, I'm sure she won't even recognize me, whereas I will remember her and all of it forever! So there is going to be a disconnect. But if I were an OB I'd try to make sure that my conversation in the room reflected the specialness of the moment. Just bedside manner.

I'm 35 and my mom still remembers her OB discussing football as I was born.

How can men understand these important things?

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Anonymous wrote:This is what I heard in the delivery room right before they put me under: OB, "Where's the blood? We need the blood now! WHERE IS THE FUCKING BLOOD!!!"

Oh, dear. Hilarious now but would have freaked me the hell out!

Me too!

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Anonymous wrote:Doctors must be thrilled that so many neurotic narcissists are now going to birthing centers or trying for home births. And I delivered with a midwife, so the psycho PP accusing everyone of being a male OB, please take several seats.

Right? I love a good story! So much fun!