Hi Rach,

I went through IVF, but am going through midwifery program attached to the largest hospital in the region.

Plus I've had experiences with private hospitals in the region, and if we did go private and the worst case scenario happened then all of the specialists are in the big public hospital. Also the midwifes reassured us that all of the specialists you could ever need are just 90 seconds away.

My advice to you is to think about what model of care you want, and just pursue it. If you feel comfortable with an OB, then get one. If you want a midwife, then use one.

The midwifery program has one midwife who cares for me all the way through my pregnancy from 15 weeks onwards. She organises all the tests, and spends at least 30 minutes with me each visit. I call her anytime day or night if I have a problem, and get personalised advice. She will be with me during the labour (depending how long it is to how long she stays with me) and then she comes to visit for up to 4 weeks afterwards to make sure we are doing well.


Midwives can have just as many years experience in baby delivery and probably have more experience in 'normal' labours more than OBs who usually get called in when things get hairy.