Zanini R, Minghetti D
Maternity and Children's Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera della Provincia di Lecco, Italy.
J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2012 Oct;25 Suppl 4:42-4. doi: 10.3109/14767058.2012.725972.
The origins of the use of the Caesarean section date far back in human history. Traces of this procedure can be found in Greek mythology and in the history of Ancient Rome. Many documents about the history of religion make reference to a delivery from the abdomen.