Recent NHS data indicates that one in four babies born in England in the last year were delivered by Caesarean section, a significant increase from 13% a decade ago. Experts link this rise to factors like complex pregnancies due to maternal age and obesity, as well as mothers opting for elective procedures. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists notes that older mothers face higher Caesarean rates, while younger mothers predominantly have vaginal births. Overall, complications in delivery and lifestyle choices are influencing the increase in Caesarean births.