In another thread, a few women said that they didn't know/think/believe that health care providers (HCPs) had to ask a woman for consent to perform an episiotomy (make a cut to her genitals).

Do you think women should have to give informed consent for an episiotomy?

Do you think that it is ok for HCPs to assume consent (for an episiotomy) if consent has been given for vacc or forceps?

Do you think that it is ok for HCPs to assume consent (for an episiotomy) because a woman is in labour and has entered a hospital?

Do you think it is ok for a woman to refuse a procedure? When/Why? When is it not ok?