Questions to ask OB to determine if supportive of natural birth?

TrendyTina

Ladies who have been through this before, what are some good questions to ask the members of my OB practice (3 OBs and 1 midwife) about natural birthing? I want to be 100% certain they will support me when it comes time to birth. If I need to switch to a new practice, I would rather do so now than at 40 weeks. TIA!

PS- DH is not comfortable with the idea of a birthing center or home birth. We will be giving birth in a hospital. Thank you!  

Harper'smom

I would ask questions about their "rules" during labor. What kind of monitoring is required? Can you be up and about? What positions can you push in? Can you eat or drink during labor? What are their thoughts on having a doula present?

katcarls

This post from a few months ago has a lot of great responses.

nosoup4u

This is a good post with questions to ask. https://birthsen.tmdhosting930.com/?p=769

Also, if you contact your local ICAN board, they can point you towards providers who support med-free birth, or can possibly tell you how supportive your current practice is. hth

TrendyTina

Thank you! Thank you! 

I have already contacted my local ICAN chapter and will be attending their next meeting.  

TrendyTina

katcarls:

This post from a few months ago has a lot of great responses.

THANK YOU!  

angelina477

I would ask what the time frame they work in for interventions. How long after your water breaks will they require you to start active labor? How long will they let you contract without opening before they require pitocin or other drugs ect.

LindseyJW

see this blog post from our board! https://naturalbirthfaq.wordpress.com/2011/08/17/what-can-i-ask-my-ob-to-figure-out-if-she-is-natural-birth-friendly/