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Figure 6. Obstetric Procedures, 1997-2003

Line graph showing number of discharges (in thousands) for obstetric procedures. Text Description is shown below.

Figure 6. Obstetric Procedures, 1997-2003 (Text Description)

Procedure 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
C-section 866 788 849 932 996 1,104 1,171
Episiotomy 800 778 776 743 672 617 565
Forceps 428 407 371 362 332 334 312

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