The proportion of episiotomies performed in the United States decreased from 57 per 100 vaginal deliveries in 1989 to 39.5 in 1997,continuing a decline that began in 1985, from 64 percent to 61.1. -Birth, Vol. 26 No. 4, Dec. 1999 Reprinted from Midwifery Today E-News (Vol 1 Issue 53, Dec 31, 1999) To subscribe to the E-News write: enews@midwiferytoday.com For all other matters contact Midwifery Today: PO Box 2672-940, Eugene OR 97402 541-344-7438, midwifery@aol.com, Midwifery Today

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