The action of squatting in the early postnatal period marginally increases pelvic dimensions.
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.
St James's University Hospital, Leeds.
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Lilford
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Glanville
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Gupta
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Shrestha
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Johnson
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010387:Pelvimetry; D010388:Pelvis / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011187:Posture; D011247:Pregnancy