Would you mind? We have two who work in our local hospital. I would not mind but my sister said noway. I think they are trained to a high level and hopefully know what they are doing same as a female midwife. No they may not fully know what youare experiencing but then neither have some female midwives. You don't need to break a leg to know it hurts. My sis said she would feel uncomfortable being examined if her hubby was present.

It depends on their personality. I'd say I['d rather have a female MW, but I wouldn't dismiss the idea of having a male MW. I miiight find it a tad more uncomfortable though.

I've seen the male doctor at our clinic when our normal OB doctor (a female) was on vacation. My fiance was there and I wasn't uncomfortable at all as he made us feel welcomed and was really professional. It all depends on the person I suppose.

All men besides my hubby are banned from coming anywhere near my bits! That includes doctors, I've always had women for more personal things.

You have to ask yourself what is the difference from a male doctor checking if you are dilated? To a male midwife assisting in labour? I've had a male midwife and he was fantastic!

I would not. I want someone who has shared my experience, who has been there, done that and can understand exactly what I am going through as only another woman would.

But not all midwifes have, I've met training midwifes who have no kids. I don't think you need to physically experience it to understand to a certain degree what someone is going through. There are downfalls to having a female midwife who have had children. Some can think 'I've done this before do it my way, this is your first child etc.' An advantage to a male midwife they will normally do it your way, they will work what makes you feel comfortable. Pros and cons to everything.

good point

I was hoping that didn't come off rude because you can not hear my tone

it didn't at all...i think when you are in such pain doesn't mater what sex your doc will be as long as they know what they are doing