Just for 2 seconds can we focus on the big breakthrough in womens maternity care

[fionas]

Yep, it shouldn't be toooooo much to ask to have TRUE continuity of care which in my book is having a relationship with everyone who is with you during labour and may deliver your baby. I wasn't very cluey last time so I went to a private obstetrician but now, I'm very, very happy with him and would trust him with my (and DS or DD's) life. But obviously he's not going to be there for the duration of the labour, hence I would also like to get to know a midwife. But I guess the best choice for me is a doula.

[~ Mylitta ~]

This sounds like a great improvement. I have Kyson in a private hospital and while my Ob was fantastic, I never once saw a midwife until I was in labour. It would have been nice to have known the people that were going to be with me while I was birthing my son, rather than a couple of strangers. That's not to say they weren't great, because they were, but it would have been nice to have known them beforehand.

[Visitor8]

that's great news A step forward is better than no steps at all

[~mamaspice~]

This sounds like a great improvement. I have Kyson in a private hospital and while my Ob was fantastic, I never once saw a midwife until I was in labour. It would have been nice to have known the people that were going to be with me while I was birthing my son, rather than a couple of strangers. That's not to say they weren't great, because they were, but it would have been nice to have known them beforehand.

krystieLove, I sooo know what you mean. Especially considering the OB only pops in from time to time and then re-appears for the actual birth.