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Rise in Emergency Caesareans in England

Updated 2026-06-05 00:05 UTC 1 source Negative

A BBC analysis shows that one in four births in England is now an emergency caesarean, marking a significant increase over the past five years.

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The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.
2026-06-04 23:41 UTC
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