> (I can't comment on Scotland and NI but I very much doubt they have different systems) I can comment for Scotland: it's almost exactly the same. The territor

> (I can't comment on Scotland and NI but I very much doubt they have different systems) I can comment for Scotland: it's almost exactly the same. The territorial boards greatly prefer midwife-lead care, so the only times we saw a docter were: months before delivery, saw the GP once to confirm the pregnancy test results; a pediatrician a few hours after delivery to count fingers and toes. Everything else was midwives, and handing over to the health visitors 2 weeks after delivery.