The action of squatting in the early postnatal period marginally increases pelvic dimensions
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- DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1989.tb03355.x
The action of squatting in the early postnatal period marginally increases pelvic dimensions
Abstract
X-ray pelvimetry was performed on 43 women in the squatting and erect positions within 1 week of delivery. The act of squatting increased the transverse and antero-posterior pelvic dimensions by 1%. The theoretical mechanisms by which posture may affect dimensions are discussed.
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