Development and validation of a computational model for understanding the effects of an upright birthing position on the female pelvis

Upright, natural birthing positions, such as squatting, are associated with several clinical benefits, yet recumbent positions are still most common during delivery in most health centres. The biomechanics of birth positioning are not yet fully understood; therefore, our objectives were to develop and validate a computational model that could determine pelvic kinematics under loading conditions resulting from an upright birthing position. A three-dimensional model of the pelvic region was created from MRI scans of a non-pregnant subject.
Source: Journal of Biomechanics - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Source Type: research