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Jesse Bennett (July 10, 1769 – July 13, 1842) was the first American physician to perform a successful Caesarean section, which he performed on his own wife at the birth of their only child on January 14, 1794.
Dec 10, 2018 · Jesse Bennett was a physician who performed a cesarean section on his wife in 1794, saving both her and their infant. He also served as a major in the War of 1812 and helped establish Mason County, West Virginia.
Jan 14, 2011 · 1794: Elizabeth Bennett delivers a daughter by cesarean section, becoming the first woman in the United States to give birth this way and survive. Her husband, Jesse, is the physician who...
Sep 8, 2021 · Learn about Dr. Jesse Bennett, the pioneer doctor who performed the first successful caesarian section in 1794 in Edom, Virginia. Discover how he saved the life of his wife Elizabeth and their daughter Maria, and how his story was almost forgotten.
Oct 10, 2023 · Physician Jesse Bennet (July 10, 1769-July 13, 1842) performed the first cesarean section in America in 1794 and later figured prominently in Mason County history.
On January 14, 1794, Dr. Jesse Bennet (1769-1842) saved his infant daughter Maria by performing a Cesarean section on his wife Elizabeth, who had a prolonged labor. Learn more about the history of this procedure and its cultural significance from the Grateful American Foundation.
Jan 14, 2022 · Jesse Bennett, a self-taught doctor, performed a cesarean section on his wife Elizabeth in 1794, saving her and their daughter Maria. Learn how he did it, why he kept it secret, and how his story was discovered and recognized.
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