I thought it was a bit bizarre - what if she went into labour naturally the night before - would have the consultant been cranky at her?!?!? Ridiculous that the big boys are making rules so they get some sleep... so they can come in the next day to start the inductions and plan the caesareans.

I guess my client was in that lucky 20% who would have survived giving birth!!!

Christy, I got the impression from the rate he was going on about it, that the main problem was not policy. It was sleep. Thats the thing he went on and on about, the consultant not being happy to be woken up. It's your job - get a grip! They shouldn't be working in birth if they are not prepared to work nights. Why are they? $$$$$$$$?