So I am interested in the option of public. I believe we 'qualify', as we have a genetic condition, and have been seeing the genetic counsellors.

My main concern is the safety of the procedure - which seems to be linked quite strongly to the experience of the professional. I have had recommendations for the guy I am booked with (Paul Shekleton) - plus I know he is a pioneer in in-vitro surgery, so he seems to have a steady hand (LOL Human Services News - Foetal surgery a Victorian first - March 2005 ).

Having said that, I am thinking that the public hospitals do loads of CVS too. So I am wondering if I am better going public or private for CVS. For those who have gone public, did you know in advance who would be performing the procedure? Jeepers I am starting to realise what a worry wart I am. My poor children eek.