Tag: birth trends
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Caesareans Become More Common Than Natural Births in England for the First Time
Background: A record shift in England’s birth landscape New figures released on Tuesday show a historic milestone: Caesarean sections have become the most common method of birth in England, surpassing natural vaginal deliveries for the first time. In the 2024-25 birth cohort, 45.1% of babies were delivered by C-section, signaling a notable shift in obstetric…
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Caesareans Overtake Natural Births in England for First Time
Overview: Caesareans now the most common birth method New figures from England reveal that Caesarean sections have become the most common form of birth in the country for the first time. In the 2024-25 period, about 45.1% of births were via Caesarean, edging out natural births. The milestone underscores a significant shift in maternity care,…
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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…