diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/organs/parasites.dm b/code/modules/surgery/organs/parasites.dm
index f330df260eb..48cc4a408d5 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/organs/parasites.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/organs/parasites.dm
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@
 
 	// Once at least one egg has hatched from you, you'll need help to reach medbay.
 	if(eggs_hatched >= 1)
-		owner.Confused(2)
+		owner.SetConfused(45)
 
 	if(egg_progress > egg_progress_per_hatch)
 		egg_progress -= egg_progress_per_hatch