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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Caesarean or natural childbirth?

Caesarean sections are safer than ever, and yet women are still made to feel guilty if they ask for one without a clear medical reason. Health Editor Jo Revill argues that the time has come for us to reassess the current NHS policy, which is to discourage women from having a surgical birth in favour of a normal delivery. Read the full article here

Audio, Jo Revill: 'We have to start giving people a real choice'

What's best, a caesarean or natural childbirth? Join the debate.

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