Interview Questions for a Doctor or Midwife

The interview may be the only chance you get to discover if this practitioner provides services you are interested in purchasing. Be sure to ask your questions carefully, listening to the answers and asking for any clarification necessary to understand his or her point of view.

The following are some suggestions of questions that will get to the real heart of the matter. Think about what you want to know and ask that. Questions such as "how often do you do episiotomies?" leave too much room for vague answers such as "only when they are necessary." What you really wanted to know was, "In your opinion, what makes an episiotomy necessary?"

1. Under what circumstances would you recommend that I be induced?

2. What treatments do you recommend to clients who are diagnosed with gestational diabetes? or group B strep positive?

3. In what ways do you support a woman who wants to have an unmedicated labor?

4. Under what circumstances would you recommend that I not attempt an unmedicated, vaginal birth?

5. What are some reasons I might have to labor in bed as opposed to walking around?

6. What are some reasons I might need continuous fetal monitoring?

7. What indicates to you that an IV is necessary during labor?

8. What indicated to you that an episiotomy is necessary during labor?

9. What are the benefits you have seen from squatting for second stage? or changing positions during second stage?

10. How much time do you spend with a laboring mother?

11. What has your experience been with doulas at labors?

You May Also Be Interested In: The Natural Childbirth Directory can help you find more information about pregnancy and locate childbirth professionals. Choosing your midwife is one of the most important decisions you will make. Nutrition at Birthing Naturally gives you information to ensure you are eating healthy for two. The Coach's Notebook shares ways to use common positions and comfort measures for labor.

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