
The History of the C-section
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
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Historical Insights into Early C-Sections
This chapter explores the historical context of C-sections, referencing ancient practices and a pivotal Roman law. It recounts the extraordinary case of Jakob Neuffer in the 1500s, who remarkably performed a C-section on his wife, leading to their survival despite the era's medical limitations.
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