At my hospital there is a consent form that they make you sign when you book into the hospital. I said that I would discuss it with my OB.

The consent form is for...

Regional (spinal or epidural) anaesthesia
General anaesthesia
Delivery aided by forceps or vacuum extractor
Episiotomy
Manual removal of placenta
C/S


I don't know that I'm comfortable turning up in labour and they can do all those things without asking me.

I don't have to sign this, right? When you turn up in labour they ask for your consent form straight away....