Once a mysterious procedure that only took place behind closed doors, C-sections [1] are not only more common now, but more photographed than ever before. "Cesarean births are incredible, beautiful experiences to witness and capture," birth photographer Monet Nicole [2] told us. "As more providers are working towards making these births more family-centered, I've been allowed to come back and capture these moments."
The result is not only beautiful photos families can enjoy for years to come, but a so-called peek behind the curtain to better lift the veil of secrecy and better prepare future moms-to-be for the procedure. Read on for a glimpse at the beauty that exists during the surgical procedure and the immediate moments afterward.
