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Caesareans overtake natural vaginal births in England for first time, NHS data finds
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theguardian.com•June 9, 2026
Iran's motorcycling midwife and rights campaigner is star of Oscar-tipped film
Growing up in the Iranian capital Tehran, filmmaker Sara Khaki recalls seeing many examples of strong women in a male-dominated society. These were women "fighting for their independence and demandin
aol.com•February 21, 2026