Increase in babies born via emergency Caesarean

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By Storm Newton, PA

The proportion of babies delivered via planned or emergency Caesarean sections increased last year, with experts suggesting the trend could be down to more complex births due to obesity or women waiting until they are older to get pregnant.

Data published by NHS England also showed the number of births in the country is at its lowest level in more than 20 years.