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When medically necessary, caesarean sections can make the difference between life and death for mothers and babies. But even though caesarean sections have become very safe in many parts of the world, they remain complex medical interventions, with risks and a recovery that can be challenging. Miss World #Uganda Muhoza Trivia Elle’s “Layers of Life” gown tells that story in a unique and powerful way: raising awareness of the realities of caesarean section childbirth while celebrating the strength of mothers who have experienced it. Learn more about caesarean sections in @WHO’s Q&A: