C-Sections Overtake Natural Births in UK NHS Data
For the first time, more UK babies are born by C-section than vaginally. We explore the NHS data, the 'too posh to push' legacy, and the call for better maternity support.
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C-sections overtake vaginal births in England
NHS data reveals a historic shift as caesarean births now outnumber natural deliveries in England. Explore the causes, regional disparities, and what this means for maternity care.
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.
Laura Henshaw welcomes baby boy Atlas via elective C-section
KIC founder Laura Henshaw announces the birth of her son, Atlas, with partner Dalton. The new mum also opens up about facing online criticism for her choice of an elective caesarean.
C-section stigma fuels maternal anxiety crisis
An exclusive investigation reveals how negative attitudes towards caesarean births are creating unnecessary fear and anxiety for expectant mothers across the UK.
C-Section Births Hit Record High in England: NHS Data
Exclusive NHS figures show a dramatic rise in caesarean sections in England, with over a third of all births now delivered via surgery, sparking a major debate on maternity care.
UK Caesarean Births: The Real Reasons Behind the Rise
Exclusive analysis reveals the complex mix of medical, social, and systemic factors behind the UK's rising C-section rates, moving beyond the 'too posh to push' myth.
Over Half of UK Babies Born via Medical Intervention
A major NHS report reveals a historic shift in UK childbirth, with medical interventions like C-sections and inductions now accounting for more than half of all births, raising questions about maternity care trends.
Indian gynaecologist suspended for 67 needless C-sections
A senior gynaecologist in Assam, India, faces suspension after a damning audit revealed she performed 67 caesarean sections without medical justification in a single month, raising serious questions about medical ethics and patient safety.
NHS Doctor Investigated After 67 Caesareans in Month
A senior NHS consultant is under investigation after performing an unprecedented 67 caesarean sections in a single month in Assam, India, raising serious patient safety concerns.
Newborn Baby Dies After Mother's Routine C-Section
A devastating maternity incident at a British hospital is under investigation after a newborn baby tragically died shortly after an emergency caesarean section, leaving a family in mourning and raising serious questions.
Husband's Agony After Wife's Tragic Death Following Birth
In a heart-wrenching exclusive, the husband of Lucy Connolly breaks his silence after her tragic death following a caesarean section at a UK hospital, raising serious questions about NHS maternity care.
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