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

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From: Emma W

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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