I wanted to let you know I've had a reply from my MP, I also actually bumped into her so had a quick chat. She's offered to contact the minister involved for an update, raise a parliamentary question and also contact the local NHS Trust to find out how they're implementing the good practice guidance published by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. When I checked my consent form that was hurriedly presented to me for signing, the statement about me understanding "I will/will not be given local anaesthesia " hadn't even been crossed out appropriately. It wasn't even discussed. It's taken a few nights to stop having flashbacks to that experience.