Ive decided to go with an OB and a private hospital for a few reasons:

1. Childbirth is a very touchy subject in our family because my aunt (mums sister) died from complications resulting from Childbirth. She had high blood pressure in her later pregnancy and end up going into labous at 28 weeks. She died 10 days later and this was only 12 years ago. My mind and that of our immediate family is at ease now that I have a good OB who is aware of this case.

2. Again, the treatment my aunt recieved in the local public hospital was nothing short of appalling. Sadly, I live on Sydney's northern beaches where the 2 local hospitals were only recently described as 2 of Sydney's worst by the department of health. I cant even walk into the maternity unit of the one my aunty died in without feeling sick.

3. Problems with Ovarian Cysts and Endemetriosis (sp?) sadly also run in my mums family. I am so aware of this, and have made sure my Dr. knows about this.

I know it may seem silly to those out there, but knowing that I have the Dr of my choise and a private hospital that has an excellent neo-natal unit etc available is really important to me and sets my mind at ease. Luckily, we have private health care and can afford to pay any of the gaps not covered. I also have a great friend who is a midwife and she is so helpful with information - she agrees that its important to feel comfortable when you are pregnant and thinks my desicion is right for me.

ahhh sorry thats quite a rant