Births in Germany: Every Third Birth Is by Cesarean Section
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Every third child today sees the light of the world in a German hospital by caesarean section. According to the midwives' association, this has several reasons – and consequences. How spontaneous births can be promoted.
In 2024, one in three births in hospitals was a cesarean section, according to the Federal Statistical Office. This is a new record high. However, there are significant regional differences. Hamburg has the highest rate.
The caesarean section rate in German hospitals reaches an all-time high. Since reunification, the proportion has more than doubled, with astonishing regional differences.
Here you will find information on the topic of "International Midwife's Day". Read now "Hamburg leads at Caesarean-Births in Germany".
More and more children are born by Caesarean section. Within 30 years, the proportion of these surgical interventions in Germany has almost doubled, but the regional differences are large.
Every third birth in the hospital is a caesarean section. The proportion has never been so high since reunification. But the regional differences are large.
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