Question

“I have a question about suturing after a C-section. Why did you request two layers? I read a lot of information about it, but could not find a good answer. I would really appreciate if you could tell me more about it.” – Veronica

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Additional Resources

• Methods of closing cesarean section uterine incisions
• Ina May Gaskin’s opinion
• 1988-2000 study
• 2006 study
• 2010 study
• The International Cesarean Awareness Network’s opinion
• Study cited by ICAN
• See a copy of Vanessa’s birth plan

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