Hmm! Intestesting! I just spoke to my aunt, who had a home birth in 2002 (VBAC). She had Jan as her midwife, and it was a really great birth I'm told...

BUT she just said, "oh, and so I had Jan and Peter Lucas" which I never knew! Apparently Peter Lucas just sort of popped in at the end, made tea for everyone, took some photos, and helped with a twisted cord!

She said it was actually great having him - just that reassurance that she wouldn't have to transfer, because even if she had a bleed, or needed some low level intervention, the doctor was on hand. But she said he was so, so totally hands-off!

Plus you get heaps back off his costs from Medicare which is nice. So I am leaning towards having both of them now I will make an appointment to chat with them together