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Postpartum Bleeding Risk Soars Amid Rising C-Section Rates

12/19/2025

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A report says the risk of severe postpartum bleeding in England has reached a five-year high, driven by rising caesarean rates.
Experts say the increased rate reflects mode of birth, not the quality of maternity care.
They note home births and early skin-to-skin contact can reduce risk.
The report calls for personalized care and more resources to support midwifery-led births in the National Health Service (NHS).

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Story summary

A report says the risk of severe postpartum bleeding in England has reached a five-year high, driven by rising caesarean rates.
Experts say the increased rate reflects mode of birth, not the quality of maternity care.
They note home births and early skin-to-skin contact can reduce risk.
The report calls for personalized care and more resources to support midwifery-led births in the National Health Service (NHS).