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Dr. Roy, OB resident: answering all your birth questions

March 26, 2024 birthwell Season 1 Episode 9
Dr. Roy, OB resident: answering all your birth questions
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the birthwell podcast
Dr. Roy, OB resident: answering all your birth questions
Mar 26, 2024 Season 1 Episode 9
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In this episode, Dr. Charlotte Roy, an OB-GYN resident sits down with Laura and Nadia to answer all your questions about pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum.  She emphasizes the importance of collaborative, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. Dr. Roy explains that the position for pushing depends on the individual and the specific situation. She discusses the benefits of different positions, such as side-lying, hands and knees, and pushing on the back. Dr. Roy also highlights the importance of communication and informed decision-making between the care provider and the patient. She then breaks down the appropriate use of episiotomies and the scenarios where they may be necessary. Dr. Roy shares insights into the use of forceps and vacuum in delivery and emphasizes the importance of personalized care.  Finally, she provides recommendations for postpartum care and highlights the significance of maternal intuition.   

Here's where to find us:

Follow us on instagram at @birthwell.inc

Send us an email to info@webirthwell.com

Find our website

Purchase our book on amazon

Purchase our prepare your pelvic floor for birth e-book


This podcast is intended as educational content and does in no way constitute physiotherapy, health or medical advice.  Please seek advice from your health care provider or doctor for your particular health care concerns, before changing your healthcare routine or relying on this information. 


Show Notes

In this episode, Dr. Charlotte Roy, an OB-GYN resident sits down with Laura and Nadia to answer all your questions about pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum.  She emphasizes the importance of collaborative, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. Dr. Roy explains that the position for pushing depends on the individual and the specific situation. She discusses the benefits of different positions, such as side-lying, hands and knees, and pushing on the back. Dr. Roy also highlights the importance of communication and informed decision-making between the care provider and the patient. She then breaks down the appropriate use of episiotomies and the scenarios where they may be necessary. Dr. Roy shares insights into the use of forceps and vacuum in delivery and emphasizes the importance of personalized care.  Finally, she provides recommendations for postpartum care and highlights the significance of maternal intuition.   

Here's where to find us:

Follow us on instagram at @birthwell.inc

Send us an email to info@webirthwell.com

Find our website

Purchase our book on amazon

Purchase our prepare your pelvic floor for birth e-book


This podcast is intended as educational content and does in no way constitute physiotherapy, health or medical advice.  Please seek advice from your health care provider or doctor for your particular health care concerns, before changing your healthcare routine or relying on this information.