A new analysis of over 340,000 births in NSW over 14 years found a significant increase in 'cascade' interventions among low-risk mothers.
In 2018, 25.6% of first-time low-risk mothers experienced a series of interventions, including labour induction, epidural, and instrumental birth or caesarean section.
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Rise in birth interventions may have significant implications for maternal and infant health
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