Tag: England births
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Caesarean births overtake natural deliveries in England: what NHS data reveals
Overview: A pivotal shift in England’s maternity landscape New NHS data indicates a historic milestone: caesarean births have overtaken natural deliveries in England for the first time. Last year, about 45% of babies were born by caesarean section, while the remaining births occurred through natural or assisted vaginal deliveries. This development has sparked discussion across…
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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…