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Caesareans overtake natural vaginal births in England for first time, NHS data finds

todayDecember 17, 2025

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45% of births were through C-sections, 44% through natural vaginal births and 11% assisted with forceps or ventouse

Births 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, 44% were through natural vaginal births and 11% were assisted with instruments such as forceps or ventouse, according to the data published on Tuesday.

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Source: www.theguardian.com

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