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Birth and Human Evolution Anatomical and Obstetrical Mechanics in Primates

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By M. Maurice Abitbol, M.D.

Foreword by Frank A. Chervenak and William J. Ledger

ISBN: 0-89789-470-7

ISBN-13: 978-0-89789-470-8

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256 pages, figures,

Bergin & Garvey

Publication: 8/30/1996

List Price: $165.00 (UK Sterling Price: £95.00)

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Media Type: Hardcover

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Description: This is a careful study of obstetrical mechanics in monkeys, apes, and extinct hominids in order to understand the present crisis in human reproduction. Current obstetrical problems have an anthropological origin. Cesarean section, almost unknown at the beginning of the century, is now considered necessary in more than 25% of deliveries. By studying the evolution of anatomical structures and the mode of delivery among other primates, strong reasons are apparent for the present crisis in human labor and delivery. This unique study points the way to further evolution of the human birth process.

Table of Contents:

Foreword by Frank A. Chervenak and William J. Ledger
Obstetrical Mechanics and Evolution
Anatomy and Physiology of Parturition in Primates
Factors Affecting the Different Pelvic Shapes
Obstetrical Mechanics in the Human Species
Obstetrical Mechanics in Hominids: General Principles
Parturition in Rhesus Monkey: Report of Twelve Cases
Obstetrical Mechanics in Pongids
Obstetrical Mechanics in Lucy
Obstetrics in STS 14
The Mechanism of Birth in Homo erectus
Obstetrical Mechanics in Arago 44
Obstetrical Mechanics in Neanderthals
Perspective Evolution of Human Obstetrics
Bibliography
Index

LC Card Number: 95-42269

LCC Class: QP285

Dewey Class: 599


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