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Risk of serious birth injuries is rising for women in England, data suggests

The Guardian · Jun 28, 2026, 7:03 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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About 31 in every 1,000 facing haemorrhage or severe tears, NHS figures show, in trend described as ‘national crisis’How a Romford maternity ward was able to turn the tide after a ‘requires improvement’ rating Women in England are at their highest risk of suffering a serious injury while giving birth since records began in 2020, NHS figures show.The rate of women sustaining the most serious type of tear during childbirth rose to 31.1 in every 1,000 in January, February and March – the highest since monitoring began in 2020. Continue reading...

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