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Cesarean Section Photos: Step-by-Step

By Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, About.com

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Suctioning Amniotic Fluids

Suctioning - Cesarean Section

Suctioning - Cesarean Section

Amanda Ralston

When the doctor reaches the uterus, you will also hear suctioning. After cutting through the uterus, the amniotic fluid will be suctioned away to make a bit more room in the uterus for the doctor's hands or instruments such as forceps or a vacuum extractor.

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