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

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Date publication

juin 2018

Journal

BMC pregnancy and childbirth

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr QUANTIN Catherine


Tous les auteurs :
Goueslard K, Cottenet J, Roussot A, Clesse C, Sagot P, Quantin C

Résumé

Since the 2000s, selective episiotomy has been systematically recommended worldwide. In France, the recommended episiotomy rate in vaginal deliveries is less than 30%. The aims of this study were to describe the evolution of episiotomy rates between 2007 and 2014, especially for vaginal deliveries without instrumental assistance and to assess individual characteristics and birth environment factors associated with episiotomy.

Mots clés

Birth, Episiotomy, Hospital discharge abstracts, Vaginal deliveries

Référence

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2018 Jun 4;18(1):208