Gosh, I must be very lucky. Our Ob gave us enormous amounts of his time, which I expected (yes, that's what you pay for). I was pretty aware that was his way, as he has been my gynae for 10 years. I went into labour on a Saturday night, and although he was rostered off that night, the midwives must have called him, because he was at the hospital within 20 minutes of me arriving. He spent a little time with me then, but once things were really under way he did disappear for awhile. But I remember him coming to check how I was going (just watching me, no exams) a number of times, and by the time I had gone into my (lengthy) second stage he was there for good. Again, not bothering me, just observing how things were going.

So no Ob blowing in for the last push here, I would very annoyed if that's the treatment I received! I am happy to be pg, and birth under his care again, but if I couldn't have him as my Ob for some reason I would be rethinking my options........