In 19th century Belgium, post-mortem caesarean section turned into a politicized debate.
Almost entirely overlooked throughout the 20th century, neglected by contemporary medical manuals, the clitoris has gradually returned centre stage thanks to Western feminism.
In 1852 the criminalisation of abortion is reaffirmed after the Academy of Medicine arrived at a resolution regarding therapeutic abortion.
Devised to control the female body, the corset has had, between the 18th and the 20th century, many detractors.