Induction of labor in the Dominican Republic

Know what to ask before labor begins—so you can understand your OB/GYN’s approach and make informed decisions about your birth.

Digital guide

Inside this guide you'll learn:

• What to ask about vaginal birth, cesarean birth, VBAC, induction, and going past your due date.

• How your doctor usually manages labor progress, hospital admission, fetal monitoring, IVs, movement, eating and drinking, epidurals, and interventions.

• What questions to ask about pushing, birth positions, episiotomy, vacuum or forceps, and when a cesarean may be recommended.

• What to discuss about the first moments after birth, including skin-to-skin contact, delayed cord clamping, the placenta, breastfeeding, and newborn separation.

• What to ask if your baby is born by cesarean, including your partner’s presence, skin-to-skin, breastfeeding, and recovery-room policies.

• How to identify whether your birth preferences are compatible with your doctor’s usual way of managing labor and birth.

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