The pelvis is often called the keystone of upright movement. It helps explain how human ancestors left life on all fours ...

Last week, I returned to my alma mater to teach the new class of student midwives and women’s health nurse practitioners. I didn’t give a lecture. I was there as a pelvic model. I was one of several ...

Shoulder dystocia (SD) is a serious obstetric emergency that occurs when the fetal shoulders fail to deliver after the head has emerged during the second stage of labor. This condition can result in ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- It's a mysterious condition often linked to childbirth that causes distress and discomfort and requires surgery for more than 200,000 women a year - but there's no good way to ...

There are some structural differences between the female and the male pelvis. Most of these differences involve providing enough space for a baby to develop and pass through the birth canal of the ...

The "Tree" diagram on the right represents our model of pelvic health, from the context within which we live to the ultimate outcome we all seek – physical, mental, social and sexual well-being. We ...

The shape of your pelvis can have an impact on the ease (or difficulty) of vaginal birth. However, many other factors play a role, too. Share on Pinterest Your pelvis is a group of bones located in ...