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 |