Pelvic alignment changes during the perinatal period.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The function of the pelvic bones is to transfer load generated by body weight. Proper function of the pelvic bones can be disturbed by alignment changes that occur during pregnancy. Further, misalignment of the pelvic bones can lead to pain, urinary incontinence, and other complications. An understanding of the timing and nature of pelvic alignment changes during pregnancy may aid in preventing and treating these complications.

Objective

To investigate the changes in pelvic alignment during pregnancy and one month after childbirth.

Methods

This is a prospective, longitudinal cohort study. Pelvic measurements were obtained for 201 women at 12, 24, 30, and 36 weeks of pregnancy, and 1 month after childbirth. The anterior and posterior width of the pelvis (the

SUBMITTER: Morino S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6799872 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature