Table 2 Demographic characteristics of maternity units (N = 138)
Characteristic | N (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Geographical location | ||
Scotland | 18 (13 %) | |
North East England | 7 (5.1 %) | |
North West England | 22 (15.9 %) | |
Yorkshire and Humber | 6 (4.3 %) | |
East Midlands | 8 (5.8 %) | |
West Midlands | 13 (9.4 %) | |
East of England | 12 (8.7 %) | |
London | 11 (8 %) | |
South East England | 15 (10.9 %) | |
South West England | 16 (11.6 %) | |
Northern Ireland | 7 (5.1 %) | |
Wales | 3 (2.2 %) | |
Type of unit | ||
Tertiary centre | 29 (21 %) | |
District general hospital | 103 (74.6 %) | |
Birth centre/Midwife-led unit | 6 (4.3 %) | |
Births per year | ||
>5000 | 42 (30.4 %) | |
3000–5000 | 54 (39.1 %) | |
1000–3000 | 34 (24.6 %) | |
<1000 | 8 (5.8 %) | |