Tag: birth statistics
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Caesarean births overtake natural deliveries in England: NHS data sparks debate
England reaches a milestone in childbirth patterns England has reached a notable turning point in the way babies are born. New NHS data reveals that caesarean births have overtaken natural deliveries for the first time, with around 45% of births occurring by surgery last year. This shift raises questions about why more women are undergoing…
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Caesareans Overtake Natural Births in England for the First Time
England’s Birth Trends Shift: C-sections Now Lead Over Natural Births In a landmark development, caesarean sections have become the most common method of birth in England for the first time. Newly released figures show that 45.1% of women who gave birth in 2024-25 did so by caesarean, edging out natural vaginal births. This milestone has…