There are hosptitals like Mercy and Royal Women's in Melbourne that have both family birthing suites right next to normal birthing suites, so if there are complications or you want drugs - you can be moved immediately.

Last time I had a baby (like I do it every day!!) I went Midwife care, only saw the OB 3 times in all I think, and had midwives through my labour, though because of complications was delivered by an OB. I'm doing the Team Midwife thing again this time (Mercy hospital) as I found them so great, and they also look after you after the birth, and really helped me get the hang of breastfeeding. They were absolutely fabulous.

I know a couple of midwives at Royal WOmen's family birthing suite and they're lovely too - it's just too far for my hubby to contemplate driving for us with the stress of me being in labour.