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 publi.
Nearly one in five babies last year were delivered by C-section with experts suggesting the trend could be due to obesity or women waiting till they are older to fall pregnant.
The proportion of babies born through Caesarean sections has climbed to almost four in 10 births, with experts believing rising obesity in women may be a cause.