Association between median episiotomy and severe perineal lacerations in primiparous women
| Table 4: Frequency of median episiotomy, forceps delivery and severe perineal lacerations and mean birth weight according to year of delivery | ||||
| Year | Rate, % | Mean birth weight, g | ||
| Median episiotomy | Forceps delivery | Severe perineal lacerations | ||
| 1985-87 | 77.7 | 25.0 | 17.2 | 3270 |
| 1988-90 | 66.8 | 19.8 | 15.8 | 3303 |
| 1991-93 | 56.2 | 17.0 | 12.6 | 3345 |