Rise in women having induced labours, NHS figures show Nearly one in three pregnant women in England is having labour induced - an increase from one in five 10 years ago, according to figures from NHS Digital.
Rising numbers of older and overweight women giving birth is behind the trend, experts say.
Induced labours are usually started with pills or gels, often because babies are large or overdue.
Women should be encouraged to keep to a healthy weight before and during pregnancy, doctors advise. BBC News
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Rising numbers of older and overweight women giving birth is behind the trend, experts say.
Induced labours are usually started with pills or gels, often because babies are large or overdue.
Women should be encouraged to keep to a healthy weight before and during pregnancy, doctors advise. BBC News
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