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

open access: yesThe 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   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

open access: yesThe 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   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Essential Newborn Care Virtual Simulations for Skills Retention in Newborn Care.

open access: yesJAMA Netw Open
Umoren RA   +18 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Organising maternal and newborn care in high-income countries: a scoping review of organisational elements and their association with outcomes. [PDF]

open access: yesBMJ Open
Liebregts J   +9 more
europepmc   +1 more source

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