More Mothers Opting For C Section Births

October 25, 2016October 26, 2016 South East Radio News

New research shows the number of women giving birth by C-section is on the rise.

A study by the ESRI, UCD and Trinity College shows its increased from 7% in 1984 to 30% by 2014.

The increase has been attributed to a number of things including older mothers, higher obesity levels among pregnant women and a surge in multiple births.

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