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But in a study in Birmingham, 72 women had one midwife during their pregnancy. Just nine had a surgical birth, compared to 19 among a group who had several midwives. Andy Carson, lead GP in the ...

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including those with no indicated medical or obstetric health reasons for surgical birth. [24] This is a cause of deep concern for childbearing women today as well as the midwives who serve them.