If some of you would always consent to an epi thats fine, the ob would just need to ask. The issue is there are ppl, me included, that would NOT consent so they can't just assume that cos most ppl would consent that they don't have to ask.
I totally agree with you. Everything I have said here is based on my experience and feelings and mine alone. I didn't mind, but I totally agree that many (if not most) others would mind. I guess me and my ob are just lucky that I was one of the 'not mind' people.