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Risk of serious birth injuries is rising for women in England, data suggests
Women in England face a rising risk of serious birth injuries, with 31.1 in every 1,000 experiencing severe tears or haemorrhage in early 2023, the highest rate since 2020. The trend has been labeled a 'national crisis' by NHS data.
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