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A computer-based system that helps women decide which type of birth is most appropriate for them could reduce the number of caesarean sections by 4,000 a year, says a study to be published today.
Researchers found women who had previously had a caesarean who then used the programme - which recommends the best way for them to have their baby - were more likely to opt for a natural birth.
Caesarean births have increased from nine per cent in 1980 to 23 per cent in 2005 in England. Just over four in 10 of these were elective.
The rate is thought to have increased for three reasons:because of a combination of fears of legal action among obstetricians if problems do occur during natural births, women giving birth later and greater patient choice.
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Researchers found women who had previously had a caesarean who then used the programme - which recommends the best way for them to have their baby - were more likely to opt for a natural birth.
Caesarean births have increased from nine per cent in 1980 to 23 per cent in 2005 in England. Just over four in 10 of these were elective.
The rate is thought to have increased for three reasons:because of a combination of fears of legal action among obstetricians if problems do occur during natural births, women giving birth later and greater patient choice.
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