Alan, I agree with the other girls, I don't think it comes down to the gender, I think it is more about the individual. I have heard of plenty of female midwives that are nasty and not very sensitive, and have also heard of female Obs that are also very insensitive.

I have a male OB, and I love him to bits, he is caring, considerate and firm when he needs to be with me. If you are anything like him, then you would be beating away clients with a stick!!!!!!

There is not enough independant midwives in Vic, so I say "come on down!!!"