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.