Caesareans overtake natural vaginal births in England for first time, NHS data finds
45% of births were through C-sections, 44% through natural vaginal births and 11% assisted with forceps or ventouseBirths through caesarean section have overtaken natural vaginal births in England for the first time, NHS data has revealed.Last year, 45% of births in England were through caesareans,...
<p>45% of births were through C-sections, 44% through natural vaginal births and 11% assisted with forceps or ventouse</p><p>Births through caesarean section have overtaken natural vaginal births in England for the first time, NHS data has revealed.</p><p>Last year, 45% of births in England were through caesareans, 44% were through natural vaginal births and 11% were assisted with instruments such as forceps or ventouse, according to the <a href="https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/nhs-maternity-statistics/2024-25">data published on Tuesday</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/17/caesareans-overtake-natural-vaginal-births-england-for-first-time-nhs-data">Continue reading...</a>
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