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January 14, 1794: Elizabeth Bennett Became the First Woman in the U.S. to Deliver a Baby by C-section and Survive
January 14, 1794: Elizabeth Bennett Became the First Woman in the U.S. to Deliver a Baby by C-section and Survive

The high-risk operation was performed by her husband, Dr. Jesse Bennett, in their log cabin home in Mason County, VA.

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