 After his death, techniques and works of gynecology declined; very little of his works were recorded and survived to the late 18th century when gynecology and obstetrics reemerged as a medical specialism.The 18th century marked the beginning of many advances in European midwifery, based on better knowledge of the physiology of pregnancy and labour.By the end of the century, medical professionals began to understand the anatomy of the uterus and the physiological changes that take place during labour.