It would be in the thousands (2-4k?), it varies, but thats what you'd pay an Ob. For me, it's a price I would want to pay for peace of mind knowing I had the best care, my choices respected and supported without ignoring real risk - and so things like the above don't happen. Of course I would have a doula tooBut its like I say with the birth plan stuff, if you want it to happen, you need to surround yourself people that can help you make that happen, and environment to make it happen and eductae yourself to help it happen. You need to work and research in order to protect yourself and feel safe.
Or we could all get vocal and complain to private health funds and the government to fund midwifery care and provide insurance for privste midwives.... but at the moment, its not mainstream enough to get the numbers - only midwives and birth advocates are doing it... once women get on the band wagon, there will be change... its just getting them to do it!
One of the best things about PM's are that they come to you! You can be in your jarmies and slippers but like a doula, they come into your home, spend time with you, get to know you and what you want, and you feel nurtured. You know that in labour, it wont matter what midwives are on shift because you will have one you already like and agrees with you and she will be there after too, and will support you with breatsfeeding and ongoing issues. True continuity of care.
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