1 Mean stay in maternity units: 1976 - 9.4 days; 1998 - 3.9 days
Caesarean Section rate increase: 1976 - 9%; 1999 - 19.7%
Neonatal Mortality Rate: 1971 - 19.1 per 1000; 1998 - 5.6 per 1000
2 A Framework for Maternity Services in Scotland - Principle 4
3 Future Practice: a Review of the Scottish Medical Workforce p. 25, para 43
4 Our National Health - a plan for action, a plan for change Scottish Executive 2000; Patient Focus, Public Involvement Scottish Executive 2001