title: [A different interpretation of the physiology of labor].
abstract: It is maintained that natural childbirth forces have not been sufficiently evaluated and recognised in the traditional interpretative model of the physiological mechanism of childbirth and that this has given rise to an inevitable lack of confidence in the mother's physical capacities. It is personally considered that the traditional picture of childbirth mechanics has never been the subject of an irrefutable scientific demonstration and it would therefore be necessary to go further into its study and do some necessary critical rethinking, without excluding the evaluation of other interpretative models of obstetric physiology. The interpretative model the author proposes involves the recognition of an enhancement of uteroabdominal effort in childbirth, a different interpretation of the functional role of the pelvic cavity, the attribution of a broader physiological meaning to the hydric environment of the foetus and the observation that much necessary strength comes indirectly from the amniotic fluid of foetal pertinence to activate childbirth mechanics. It is believed that the interpretative model of obstetric physiology proposed will contribute to make physical and psychological preparation of the mother for childbirth more profitable and adequate.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mergoni
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007743:Labor, Obstetric / Q000502:physiology*; D011247:Pregnancy
vernacular_title: Una diversa raffigurazione interpretativa del parto fisiologico.