Welcome Jambot! I live in Switzerland and we also only see the Obgyn throughout and the midwife once before the birth then during the birth there is also a midwife. The doctor has much more say here in what goes on, the midwives in the UK are much more highly trained than here, but the general approach in europe is to go for natural births - I think that this been pushed for much more by the midwives not the doctors - personally I trust the midwives much more than the doctors. The belief her is that a natural birth is better for the baby and the mum.... but if you talk to a Brazilian they think we are mad and think a c/s is much better for both. The important thing is to have a choice, so make sure that you do what you want and don't be put off a natural birth. Good luck!
Not had any new moles etc, but then again I haven't seen the sun since before I got pregnant! My sister who is in the sun a lot more got loads of new moles and brown patches on her face when she was pregnant.
I had my meeting with the midwife at the hospital yesterday to do the birht plan. One interesting tip she gave me is with preparing the perinium (have a big fear of episitomy). You can buy a balloon thing that you put up inside and pump up to stretch everything. supposed to be much more effective than massage and she says it significantly reduces the chance of tearing as well. I am off to go and try to buy one later. Not sure if they exist in the UK though, I've never heard about it before.
I also spoke to my boss about feeling stressed at work, not being able to concentrate etc... he said i can come and go as I please, stop completely if I want, work when I feel like it! He said that he wouldn't make any judgement on my work or performance while i am pregnant! I feel so much better now, decided to stay at home today but will probably go in tomorrow.