hi
I hope you are going on well with your pregnancy, and have found a good doctor. Unfortunately I can't recommend my doctor to you as he has moved away to marmaris now. I had my daughter 3 years ago in Calis Devlet hospital. My hubbie wasn't allowed to be present for the birth, and I chose to have a c section. It was all a bit scary, and I was quite pleased at the time that I wasn't having a natural birth, becuase the nurses didn't speak any english, if I was redoing the whole saga, I would of kept my orgianl lady doctor, and had a natural birth at a private hospital, with hubbie present. Anyway, sorry standtracked...I had the c section, but no epidural-as in england, and I was forced out of bed on the same day, which I though was a bit hard, but on the 2nd day I was up and dressed, and only on paracetamol for the pain. I went the same day, but this isn't the norm. The good thing about Calis was that I had my own room and bathroom, I believe we paid one fee of 80 lira, but it was well worth it. Oh yes, and the nurses are mad on breast feeding here!!! Anyway if you would like anymore info etc, please do fell free to send me a PM, so hope all goes well with your pregnancy and that you enjoy being a mother.