In 2024 women were induced at WUTH for various different reasons, the most common reasons are:
- Postdates (going overdue 41 weeks) 19.86% (253 pregnancies)
- Reduced fetal movements (RFM) 19.86% (252 pregnancies)
- Pre Labour Spontaneous Rupture of Labour 12.48% (159 pregnancies)
- Other reasons include Diabetes (gestational or existing), Growth of baby (either small, reduced, or large), Maternal Age over 40, High blood pressure or Pre-ecampsia or IVF, etc.
The table and chart below shows the method of Birth Outcome for All the women who had an Induction of Labour in 2024.
All Induction of Labour Birth Outcomes 2024
|
Method of Birth |
Number of Births 1274 |
Percentage |
|
Vaginal Birth |
662 |
51.96% |
|
Instrumental (Assisted) Birth |
210 |
16.48% |
|
Emergency Caesarean Section |
400 |
31.4% |
|
Other |
2 |
0.16% |
These statistics may be helpful for you to know when you are making decisions about induction of labour. It is important to speak to your midwife/doctor about your options and have an awareness that there are many different things that may affect your own outcome such as why or when you are being induced, your own health and if you have had a baby before.