C-section birth caught on camera

Last modified on Tuesday 20 September 2016

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C-sections aren't often caught on camera and shared, so it's very special to see these moving images captured by photographer Jessica Bender.

We asked our members to share their C-section photos. Here is a selection of the - they really are quite stunning ...

From: Megan S

From: Yasmine K

From: Maria B

From: Emma W

From: Maria B

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As a photographer Jessica (see her website and Facebook page), often takes photos at children's birthday parties, but when good friend Carly asked her to go along to take pictures of her C-section, she felt especially honoured. Having a C-section is a major operation, and can be very daunting for many, but Jessica says that when Carly met her son there was 'zero fear'. Take a look through these stunning and intimate pictures capturing the birth of Baby Elias ...

C-section birth caught on camera