If your old MW didn't think of u as high risk, then I doubt that Kate would. Also caboolture has a pretty good reputation for their maternity services. I went there for antenatal care a couple of times. Didn't tell them that I was planning a hb, but it was where I chose to transfer to if necessary. I am in caloundra, so it wasn't much further than Nambour.

As for a student stopping people from interfering during a birth, can I say with respect that that is harder than it sounds..... When u work in a unit and have relationships with the other clinicians, it can actually make it much harder than if you don't know them at all. I have seen that played out so many times and heard it even more. When the consequences of standing up for you mean being fired or failed on her placement are there it can be hard. I don't doubt her intention or desire to protect you, but I have seen it go wrong. Funnily enough my MW is writing her thesis for her phd on the subject of how mw's struggle to be "with women" when they are also "with the institution". So we have had many chats about that. Having said that if u find a great MW and then have to transfer because something is going wrong, then ur friend may be able to smooth ur way in those circumstances. Good luck tho love. I hope u find the perfect MW for you and the perfect birth in the perfect environment.