Dr. Brad Bootstaylor
ASK: Does the shape of my pelvis affect my ability to give birth?
The Pelvis and Birth
Yes and no. But the pelvis has to be tested to see if the shape has an impact. Oftentimes you'll see...
ASK: If I want a midwife as my provider but I’m told I’m high...
Midwifery Model for High-Risk Pregnancy
"If the question is I want to have a midwifery model of care for my pregnancy and hopefully for my...
ASK: When is a VBAC not recommended?
When a VBAC Not Recommended
"Depends on what country you are in maybe. But if a mother has had a previous classical cesarean birth, which...
ASK: What are some common misconceptions about VBAC?
Misconceptions About VBAC
"One that we see often is that the baby's going to not survive the pregnancy, the mother is going to hemorrhage, she's...
ASK: Are there common ways a doctor would try to persuade me into a...
C-Section Persuasion
(Transcript) The mother is vulnerable. She can come in their birth photog, birth Doula, obstetrician, midwife, family history when she is in that...
ASK: My doctor or midwife wants me to be induced, I’m not sure I...
My Doctor Wants To Induce Me, What Should I Do?
Transcript: "A question like that probably has multiple layers to it all, but it actually...
ASK: What are some medical reasons for induction?
Childbirth Induction Essential Info
ANSWER: "Medically, often times an induction is recommended when the mom will go over her due date, which as a reminder is...
ASK: Should I schedule my induction for social reasons?
TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER
You also see inductions done for what I think are social reasons. Sometimes there's a convenience factor regarding maybe family-related issues and/or...
ASK: What happens to my body when I get an induction?
TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER
Aspects of an induction that need to be appreciated, one is are they appropriate indications for it and then if they are,...
ASK: Do I need an induction if I have low amniotic fluid?
TRANSCRIPT TO ANSWER
Yeah, I mean I'll tell you what amniotic fluid looks like. It looks like it's a fluid situation, meaning that sometimes it's high,...