Questions for your first visit

How long has he been in practice?

What kind of training does he have, and from where?

What is his general philosophy concerning pregnancy and birth?

Which hospitals/birth centers is she affiliated with?

Why did she become a doctor, or midwife?

How many babies does he deliver per week/month/year?

Who are the other people in the practice? Will you have visits with them also? Who will deliver? How long have the others been in practice?

Do you have a choice of whom you see in the practice?

What's the rotation schedule?

How often will visits be during your pregnancy?

What happens during a typical visit?

What kinds of pain relief options will be provided to you in labor?

What is his definition of a high risk pregnancy?

How does she feel about partners being involved at prenatal exams and during labor, and birth?

How does he regard written birth plans?

What's her c-section rate?

Will he be in town when you are due?

What tests does she recommend, and when should they be scheduled?

Does he recommend ultrasound tests? When, and how often?

Does she recommend certain prenatal classes?

About you and your pregnancy

What is my due date?

Should I follow specific recommendations concerning weight gain, exercise and diet?

What foods and activities should I avoid?

What kinds of options do I have for prenatal vitamins?

Should I be concerned about anything that I was exposed to before I knew I was pregnant?