Definitely ask around, but be prepared for alot of negative attitudes and refusal to help by some people. When we had our son, the midwives and hospital staff were very unhelpful. they just kept putting me off - (often just saying "well, if you really want that done there is plenty of time for that later"). It was very frustrating. In the end we just rang around the various dr surgeries and pead. surgeons in Canberra to find someone. We only just managed to get DS in on time as the dr who does them here only does them on boys under 1mth.

Definitely research before you have bubs - no matter what lines people feed you about 'there is plenty of time'. We are having another boy and are going to book him in for two or three weeks after his EDD, so that we know we get him in.