Oh Pip! What an awful experience! I know that some GP clinics are struggling with their income (which often comes from Bulkbilling only) but it by no means gives them the right to behave like that!!!! Is there a senior partner at the practice you can complain to? Tell them you are so unhappy with the way you have been treated by this doctor that you are going to move to another practice. Depending on where you are in Vic, I have a fantastic doctor who does shared care - the most senior doctor at the practice is also very experienced with pregnancy. It is in Eltham. If you are interested in the name of the practice, email me at mothergooseATbellybellyDOTcomDOTau But I would definatley be changing doctors! Maybe also give the hospital you intend to deliver at a call and see which docs they do shared care with if you are planning on going that way.

And congratulations on your pregnancy! a H&H 9 months to you!

MG