hey lisa!
thanks for your reply.
i feel completely comfortable with my mid-wife, it was just that cautious/worry-wart side of me that thought maybe a doctor would do more checks etc? as you say, the mid-wives are more supportive etc, and when i saw the gp last week, even though she was nice, it was really rushed, and i wasn't given time to ask any questions, and then paid $80- for the priviledge. i think if i do shared-care, i won't feel as "bonded" with my mid-wife, come labour time.
thanks for your advice