I went public, had a GP who i did all my appointments through (had him with both children)For my first, i couldnt have him at the original hosp(dispute with the state gov, they wouldnt help with the cot of OB insurance, so their insurance lapsed and they woldnt deliver. I was lucky i was allowed to deliver at a priv hosp, paid for by the gov!!), i had Xander about 30 mins away and he came down, stayed through the entire 4 hour labour, stiched me and up and sat with me while i cried (things didnt go according to plan!!) And came down every day to check on me during my hospital stay, before he did his usual rounds at the other hosp, and went to work at the med centre!! HE didnt end up making it to the birth of my second, the doc broke my waters and left it to the midwives, came back to check on me about 10 mins after i gave birth, then left!! Im not fussed which doc i have, as i find its the midwives you need to have the relationship with.