I don't necessarily think its country vs. country (although the british do have a great FREE system as far as I am aware, even free dental for pregnant women and new mums). Moreso hospital vs Dr. With Paris I got a 6 week U/S then another one in two weeks then one at 11 weeks then 18 and 22 weeks. I got pics from the last 3 u/s and videos to take home with commentry & measurements etc. I could see my share care Dr whenever I wanted, I could go into the hospital whenever I wanted (I was public). I would have prefered to see the same dr but that was because I was going public. Next time I will be going private with famous Dr Nick

And I have heard in Aus you can check to see if your private OB has an u/s machine on site (like the ones they use in emergency) and they can do a little check for you at every appt.

I think you can get a high level of care here in Aus you just have to know who to go to and to ask for it.

As Debbie said I think there are definitely pro's and con's for both. For example I know in the US you do not need a referral to see a specialist/ob/gyn/paed etc which I think in some instances is a good thing ie. when you have a screaming baby and you know your dr is being a pain in the butt

Don't get me wrong I think the US has a great medical system but I also think Aus is pretty good too!

*hugs*
Cailin