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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Maternity Survey, 2015

Variable Details

VariableC9
LabelWhat position were you in when your baby was born? (Cross ONE only)
Responses
1 Sitting / sitting supported by pillows 2330
2 On my side 744
3 Standing, squatting or kneeling 2556
4 Lying flat / lying supported by pillows 3655
5 Lying with legs in stirrups 5307
6 Other 521
998 Not applicable 5304
999 missing 214
Sysmiss 30314
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationMaternity Survey, 2015
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