Data
Induction of Labour & Caesarean Section
| Quarter |
Induction of labour |
Caesarean section |
| Jan-Mar 2023 |
34.2% |
40.7% |
| Apr-Jun 2023 |
32.2% |
41.1% |
| Jul-Sep 2023 |
33.0% |
41.9% |
| Oct-Dec 2023 |
33.8% |
41.9% |
| Jan-Mar 2024 |
32.0% |
43.1% |
| Apr-Jun 2024 |
32.5% |
42.6% |
| Jul-Sep 2024 |
32.0% |
43.8% |
| Oct-Dec 2024 |
32.3% |
43.3% |
| Jan-Mar 2025 |
31.8% |
42.5% |
| Apr-Jun 2025 |
32.6% |
41.8% |
| Jul-Sep 2025 |
30.9% |
42.7% |
| Oct-Dec 2025 |
31.8% |
43.3% |
| Jan-Mar 2026 |
28.4% |
43.6% |
Data for most recent complete 4 quarters are incomplete and subject to change.
Source
Midwives Notification System, Information and System Performance Directorate, Department of Health WA.
Data extracted 06 May 2026