Childbearing in space. A theoretical perspective.
Nursing care for the childbearing woman in microgravity will be the challenge of the future. The purpose of this theoretical article is to stimulate creative thought. Information garnered through years of research in obstetrics and, more recently, in space medicine is reviewed. Physiologic adaptations occur as a result of both pregnancy and space flight. The potential interplay of these changes is discussed, and questions are raised for further consideration.
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University of Texas School of Nursing, Galveston 77550.
D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D000337:Aerospace Medicine / Q000639:trends*; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D006112:Gravitation; D006801:Humans; D007743:Labor, Obstetric / Q000502:physiology*; D009773:Obstetric Nursing / Q000639:trends*; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy / Q000502:physiology*; D011295:Prenatal Care