Ghosh said caesarean rates increased largely due to high-risk conditions such as anaemia, obesity, hypertension and diabetes. “Reducing maternal and neonatal mortality depends on timely intervention, improved antenatal care and institutional deliveries,” he said.
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‘Obesity, diabetes behind rising high-risk pregnancies’
April 12, 2026Ghosh said caesarean rates increased largely due to high-risk conditions such as anaemia, obesity, hypertension and diabetes. “Reducing maternal and neonatal mortality depends on timely intervention, improved antenatal care and institutional deliveries,” he said.