# One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows

- Published: 2026-06-04T23:41:16Z
- Updated: 2026-06-21T12:56:15Z
- Section: Health
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqxpxjrqd1po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Health
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The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase. 

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