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Cesarean Section Photos: Step-by-Step

By Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, About.com

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Multiple Layers of Incisions for a Cesarean Section

Layer of Muscle - Cesarean Section

Layer of Muscle - Cesarean Section

Amanda Ralston

There are multiple layers that your surgeon must go through before reaching the baby. All in all from the start of surgery, until the birth of your baby is about 5-10 minutes.

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