One in four babies in England delivered by Caesarean section, figures show

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By Storm Newton and Ian Jones, PA Media

One in four babies born in NHS hospitals in England last year were delivered by Caesarean section, data shows.

Experts said a gradual increase in Caesarean births over the past decade is down to a “growing number” of complexities, caused by factors such as rising obesity rates and women waiting until they are older to have children.