Caesarean babies could be 70% more likely to die

BABIES born by Caesarean section could be more than 70% more likely to die than those born naturally.

A study involving more than 94,000 women found higher risks for mothers and babies when Caesareans were compared with normal births.

Experts found that woman having a Caesarean had twice the risk of illness — such as hysterectomies, blood transfusions and admission to intensive care — and death as women giving birth normally.