Birth Statistics

At the Midwives of New Jersey, we believe that providing our clients with diligent care, evidence-based options and education, and spending the time to create relationships built on trust equates to overall better birth outcomes. You will find that our birth statistics are much lower than national or state averages for maternal and newborn health.

2021 Birth Statistics

Total Births – 397

 

Stat	Number	%
Total Cesarean	53	13
Total Vaginal	344	87
Waterbirth	124	36
Episiotomy Total	2	0.6
Epidural Total	84	18
OOH Births (Home & Birth Center)	135	39
OOH Transfers	29	13.8
Labor Induction	71	18
Attempted VBAC	33	n/a
VBAC Success	22	89.4

In 2021, Midwives of New Jersey had 397 total births. We had 53 total cesareans giving a total cesarean rate of 13%. 124 (36%) of the 337 clients who planned to deliver vaginally labored in the tub. 2 (.6%) of our clients required an episiotomy. 84 (18%) of our patients who planned to deliver vaginally required an epidural for pain management. 135 (39%) of all births occurred out of home. 29 (13.8%) of the 135 clients attempting an out-of-hospital birth were transferred to the hospital.  Our rate of labor induction is 18%. When we induce labor, we are careful to go slowly, using finesse rather than muscle to coax a baby into the world vaginally. Of the 33 clients who attempted labor after cesarean, 22 (89.4%) had a successful VBAC.