I am yet to give birth, so I can't speak from experience, but as a first-timer I can say that I would have no issues with it whatsoever!

Like some of the others, I think I sometimes feel more comfortable with a male HCP. My Ob is male, my GP is male, and that's the way I like it! No probs with having a male midwife at all.

Good luck Alan, wherever you decide to practice. I'm sure you will be successful!