Episiotomy

This data item is / was included in the following data sets / collections between the dates shown:

 

Data Set / Collection

Valid From

Valid To

MI ds

1st April 2016

 

 

 

Did the woman have an episiotomy during childbirth?

 

Episiotomy is a surgical cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth, to aid a difficult delivery and prevent rupture of tissues.

 

Format: 1 digit numeric

 

Value

Meaning

1

Yes

2

No

8

Not Applicable – e.g. caesarean section

9

Not Known