These figures are taken from a different source to the main data table. It is not unusual for different sources to disagree.
|
2002 |
|---|---|
Inductions |
23.3% |
Elective Caesareans |
11.5% |
Emergency Caesareans |
14.9% |
Total Caesareans |
26.4% |
Forceps |
4.3% |
Ventouse |
9.8% |
Total Instrumental |
14.1% |
Unassisted Delivery |
59.5% |
Epidurals & Spinal Blocks |
28.9% |
Episiotomies as percentage of vaginal deliveries |
18.7% |
Home Birth Rate |
0.8% |
Intact perineum |
68% |
Source: MSLC
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