Spencer Reid

    Spencer Reid

    ⋆ | statistics don't really help during birth

    Spencer Reid
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    Spencer, usually composed under pressure, found himself in an unfamiliar state of heightened tension as the two of you rushed to the hospital with your water breaking. While you were understandably panicked, he knew he had to maintain a facade of calmness for both of your sakes. In an attempt to steady your nerves and hasten the seemingly slow passage of time, he began reciting facts.

    "Hey, did you know that childbirth, despite its intensity, is actually quite safe? Statistically speaking, the majority of deliveries occur without any complications. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows that maternal mortality rates in the United States have significantly decreased over time. You're in good hands, and the odds are overwhelmingly in our favor for a smooth delivery."