Hi Doula... some qn I kay b able to ans, coz I asked him b4 long long time ago when I had my 1st child.
1) He only find it nec to induce if it is past 42wks n the bb is startint o pass motion in the womb.
2) We are encouraged to walk ard as much as possible, there's no need to chk into the labour suite immediately. He told me walking ard will help with the dilation. You can choose your most comfy position to gif birth, but he encourage gravity assisted positions.
3) can drink can eat, as we need energy to push, but try not to eat too much, as too full makes it difficult to push
4) Episiotomy - he will access the situation. If there is a high possibility of a tear, he will cut, as a neat cut is easier to stitch, n neater, rather than a star shaped tear.
5) C- section rates I never ask.
Above is based on my memory, not to be taken as the gynae's stance