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Human evolution and the obstetrical dilemma: The pelvic floor hypothesis

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Human childbirth is mechanically difficult because a large‐headed, broad‐shouldered fetus must pass through a comparatively narrow, twisted bony birth canal. Traditional explanations of this “obstetrical dilemma” emphasize the role of bipedal locomotion in inhibiting the evolution of a wider, more spacious pelvis.
Barbara Fischer, Ekaterina Stansfield
wiley   +1 more source

Maternal health literacy and its associated factors among pregnant women in Western Cape antenatal clinics. [PDF]

Afr J Prim Health Care Fam Med
Noncungu TM, Crowley T, Chipps JAN.
europepmc   +1 more source

Pelvic breadth and juvenile locomotor energetics: Implications for the obstetrical dilemma hypothesis across human growth in past and present humans

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract The obstetrical dilemma hypothesis (ODH) proposes an evolutionary trade‐off between obstetric requirements and locomotor performance. However, whether external pelvic breadth measures influence walking energetics during human growth remains poorly understood.
Guillermo Zorrilla‐Revilla, Olalla Prado‐Nóvoa, Kevin P. Davy, José Miguel Carretero, Rebeca García‐González   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The “costly son” hypothesis: Sons exacerbate obstetrical dilemmas in humans and other mammals

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Human childbirth has often been considered uniquely difficult among mammals, yet recent evidence suggests that obstructed labor and fetopelvic disproportion are widespread across placental mammals. Here, we propose the “costly son” hypothesis: because male offspring are typically larger at birth, they impose greater obstetric risk on mothers ...
Nicole D. S. Grunstra, Jonathan C. K. Wells   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Male partner involvement in antenatal care: implications for maternal health services in Juba, South Sudan. [PDF]

AJOG Glob Rep
Malel ZJ, WApary E, Abdalla AO, Mohammed EA, Yak YRT, Aleth MM, Bok BPN, Mohammed ME.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

A biomimetic ducted nipple reveals gestational age‐dependent deficits in suction generation in a neonatal pig model

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract All infant mammals must suckle in order to effectively acquire milk from a nipple. Yet, not all infants are able to do so. Preterm infants in particular face significant feeding challenges, often failing to establish successful breastfeeding due to complex neurophysiologic challenges.
Max Sarmet, Emily C. Volpe, Elska B. Kaczmarek, Maressa E. Kennedy, Ani E. Smith, Hannah E. Shideler, Harlow I. Smith, Dylan J. Anderson, Thomas H. Stroud, Christopher J. Mayerl   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Benefits of doula care for labor duration and maternal health during vaginal delivery. [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
Lin Y, Lu L, Hu S, Hu L, Pan Y, Wang J, Tan C, Weng T.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Heat Stress and Gut Microbiome Dynamics in Poultry: Interplay, Consequences, and Mitigation Strategies

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Heat stress disrupts gut microbial balance in poultry, impairing nutrient absorption and immunity. This review outlines the interplay between thermal stress and microbiome dynamics and discusses integrative mitigation strategies, probiotics, phytogenics, cooling systems, and genetic adaptation to enhance poultry resilience.
O. E. Oke, A. I. Oni, O. A. Akosile, K. M. Oliyide, C. A. Ishola, M. O. Logunleko, O. A. Jimoh, C. P. Njoku, L. O. Fasasi, V. A. Uyanga   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Compounding, not adding: a layered framework for why maternal health programs gain coverage without saving lives. [PDF]

Front Glob Womens Health
Sriram S.
europepmc   +1 more source