I had my first child, a daughter, at my local public hospital (a large hospital) about 6 weeks ago, went through the antenatal clinic and had midwife care. I thought they did a great job and answered all my questions. Now I go to my local clinic for bub's checkups and the midwives there are very knowledgeable and supportive.

I would do the same thing again for the next baby (a bit further down the track) Midwives have extensive training and know as much as the obstetricians do. Only time a doctor was involved was during the delivery (I had an epidural with forceps delivery).

thumbs up for midwives!