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Publication, Part of Maternity Services Monthly Statistics
Maternity Services Monthly Statistics May 2019, experimental statistics
Experimental statistics- Publication Date:
- 29 Aug 2019
- Geographic Coverage:
- England
- Geographical Granularity:
- Country, Regions, Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships, Hospital Trusts
- Date Range:
- 01 May 2019 to 31 May 2019
Births
Gestation length at birth
8% of babies were born premature
Delivery method
The decision on the method of delivery should take into account women's needs and preferences. Caesarean sections can be performed electively, or as an emergency where it is clinically required.
Last edited: 29 August 2019 8:04 am