How did episiotomy rates change from 2007 to 2014? Population-based study in France

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Authors

Karine Goueslard · Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté

Jonathan Cottenet · Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté

Adrien Roussot · Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté

Christophe Clesse · Century Health

Paul Sagot

Catherine Quantin · Inserm

Abstract

The episiotomy rate decreased throughout France, for vaginal deliveries overall and for non-operative vaginal deliveries. This decrease is probably due to proactive changes in practices to restrict the number of episiotomies, which should be performed only if beneficial to the mother and the infant.

Topics & Keywords

Pelvic floor disorders treatments Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

Volume 18, Issue 1, pp. 208-208

DOI: 10.1186/s12884-018-1747-8

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