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One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows

One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows
BBC Health Thursday 04 June 2026, 23:41 UTC 1 min read
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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.

The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.
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