Beyond birth statistics: Why measuring caesarean rates misses the mark
As a standalone statistic, the rate of ‘low risk’ caesarean births lacks the nuance needed to inform and improve individual ...
I was branded ‘too posh to push’ – but my caesarean section was hell
A growing number of expectant mothers are opting for C-sections rather than a natural birth, but judgement about the ...
One in four babies born by C-section last year, figures reveal
One in four babies born in NHS hospitals in England last year were delivered by caesarean section, figures reveal.
Why one in four babies in England is now delivered by Caesarean section
One in four babies in England were born via Caesarean section in NHS hospitals last year, marking a rise from 23% the ...
One in four babies in England delivered by Caesarean section, figures show
By contributor By Storm Newton and Ian Jones, PA Published Just now A quarter of babies born in NHS hospitals in England last ...
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As caesarean section deliveries rise, Karnataka Health Department to encourage doctors to focus on natural births
It will include awareness creation, training, and incentives. He said that the number of C-section deliveries was increasing every year. Three years ago it was around 35% of the total deliveries ...
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One in four babies in England delivered by Caesarean section, figures show
One in four babies born in NHS hospitals in England last year were delivered by Caesarean section, data shows. Experts said a gradual increase in Caesarean births over the past decade is down to a ...
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In Karnataka, where C-section delivery figures have jumped, State to now audit all such procedures
Caesarean section deliveries in both public and private hospitals in Karnataka have seen a jump from 38% in 2022-2023 to 46% in 2024-2025 (from April to October). While the rate of increase has ...
Express & Star10d
One in four babies in England delivered by Caesarean section, figures show
By contributor By Storm Newton and Ian Jones, PA Published Dec 16 A quarter of babies born in NHS hospitals in England last year were delivered by Caesarean section, data shows (PA) One in four ...