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

• Main Authors: Karine Goueslard (Author), Jonathan Cottenet (Author), Adrien Roussot (Author), Christophe Clesse (Author), Paul Sagot (Author), Catherine Quantin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background 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...