This type of thing is what perpetuates this attitude about blokes being the dopey ones sitting on the sidelines telling the woman to breathe etc. If you want to make it a one way street, I guess you shouldn't be surprised when the bloke isn't all that involved.
Actually I have to strongly disagree with this.

If I wanted (for example) a labour experience where I felt no pain and my husband was totally opposed to ME having an epidural - I would in no uncertain way tell him that it isn't his choice. He is certainly entitled to the opinion however it is ME going through the experience, pain - whatever and not him.

By all means husband's MUST be involved in the decision making, but ultimately it needs to be the woman's choice in how it goes.

This is just my opinion - as we are all entitled to one - good luck to those that believe their husbands get a say over a birthing body.