General Patient Population Characteristics.
| Variable | Project Result No. (%) |
|---|---|
| Total patients | 2,759 |
| Nulliparous | 1,059 (38.38) |
| Induction or augmentation | 1,299 (47.08) |
| Vacuum assisted delivery | 160 (5.8) |
| Forceps delivery | 46 (1.67) |
| Episiotomy | 609 (22.07) |
| Severe laceration in nulliparous patients | 120 (11.3) |
| Total severe lacerations | 176 (6.38) |
| Epidural analgesia | 634 (22.98) |
| Severe laceration* and epidural analgesia | 65 (10.25) |
| Severe laceration* without epidural analgesia | 111 (5.22) |
* Severe lacerations defined as third or fourth degree by standards set by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.