Dudley Group of Hospitals delivery rates

Delivery without intervention: 63.2% (West Midlands: 64%; England: 62.6%)

Caesarean section: 28.1% (West Midlands: 24.9%; England: 24.8%)

Instrumental delivery: 8.7% (West Midlands: 11%; England: 12.5%)

Source: Hospital Episode Statistics, Method of Delivery 2010 – 2011

How women rated their maternity care: To see a survey on women’s experiences of maternity care at  Dudley Group of Hospitals NHS Foundation trust go to the Quality Care Commission

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