C-Sections Overtake Natural Births in England
For the first time, caesarean sections are the most common form of birth in England, with 45.1% of deliveries in 2024/25. Explore the factors driving this historic shift in NHS maternity care.
For the first time, caesarean sections are the most common form of birth in England, with 45.1% of deliveries in 2024/25. Explore the factors driving this historic shift in NHS maternity care.
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