A third of pregnant Irish women opt for c-sections

Almost one in three pregnant women in Ireland have cesarean sections.

A third of pregnant Irish women opt for c-sections

Almost one in three pregnant women in Ireland have cesarean sections.

A new study from Trinity College and NUI Galway shows that this rate has increased dramatically in the past few years and it is now more than double the figure recommended by the WHO.

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