@Victoria no, I had a c section with my first and had an epidural but never had this appointment
I had an appointment with one when I was pregnant and it was just to run through all the different types of pain relief I could have etc. - I think it was because of my BMI and the fact I was a first time mum
Different hospital than your first? Maybe its just something they do
Yes low platelets would be a reason for this appointment
Did you say you wand an epi?