Onset, augmentation and induction of labour

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1. Overview
2. Data
3. Related links

Overview

In 2024, 39.8% of mothers who gave birth in NSW had spontaneous labour onset, 34.2% had an induced labour onset, and 26.0% had no labour due to a planned caesarean section. The highest reported rate of spontaneous labour onset was among residents of Far West Local Health District (62.8%), while the highest reported rate of induction of labour was among residents of Hunter New England Local Health District (38.0%).​​

Data

Labour and birth ​– Onset, augmentation and induction of labour​​

• Onset, augmentation and induction of labour, mothers who gave birth in NSW 2020–2024
• Onset, augmentation and induction of labour by local health district of residence, mothers who gave birth in NSW 2024
• Onset, augmentation and induction of labour by local health district of hospital, mothers who gave birth in NSW 2024
• Onset, augmentation and induction of labour by maternity service capability level and hospital, mothers who gave birth in NSW 2024

​ HealthStats NSW –  ​Labour onset and induction