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Women 'being denied Caesarean choice'
Women at 75% of UK maternity units are being denied their right to choose a Caesarean, we have been told.
NICE guidance says women should be allowed to opt for a planned Caesarean even if it is not for medical reasons.
But of the 146 trusts that shared their policies with the Birthrights charity only 26% fully complied with the guidelines, and 15% refused all elective Caesareans.
The government said women should be given the right options as appropriate.
Jamilla Malik reports.
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