Renstar, sadly even if you do have a private midwife in hospital they are not "allowed" to treat you. They can be there as your advocate/support person and that's about it. The only way to get the "full" advantage of having a private midwife is to do it at home.

Kelly, that is apalling but I am so not suprised at the same time. Hats off to your client and good on her for sticking to her guns. Alot of women would have buckled under the stress and threats. Sadly, once again this happens all to often in our hospitals. OB's and consults need to come to the "rescue". If they didn't stuff around with nature in the first place there would be no or very little interference needed.

Yet another reason to have a good strong support person or doula by your side to back you up.