Childbirth: person conducting delivery in England 2016/17

Share of individuals conducting childbirth deliveries in England in 2016/17

The data shows the share of persons conducting deliveries in England in 2016/17. The number of deliveries in NHS hospitals has increased since 2005. In 2016/17, 52.3% of deliveries were conducted by a midwife.

Unknown 19.9
Hospital doctor 38.7
Midwife 52.3
GP/Other 9