These figures are taken from a different source to the main data table. It is not unusual for different sources to disagree.
|
2002 |
|---|---|
Inductions |
20% |
Elective Caesareans |
9.6% |
Emergency Caesareans |
16.1% |
Total Caesareans |
25.7% |
Forceps |
2.3% |
Ventouse |
8.1% |
Total Instrumental |
10.4% |
Unassisted Delivery |
63.9% |
Epidurals & Spinal Blocks |
24% |
Episiotomies as percentage of vaginal deliveries |
15.2% |
Home Birth Rate |
1.3% |
Source: MSLC
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