One in four of all births now by caesarean section, statistics reveal

Rise in number of older mothers a likely factor, with the proportion of births to women over 40 doubling since 1993

The number of babies being born by caesarean section increased to more than a quarter of all births last year.

Health organisations say a rise in the number of older mothers is the cause.

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