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  • 1Department of obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive medicine, university hospital of Poitiers, university of Poitiers, CHU de Poitiers, 2, rue de la Milétrie, BP 577, 86021 Poitiers, France; Institut PPRIME UP3346 CNRS-Université de Poiters-ENSMA, Team Robotics, Biomechanics Sport and Health, 86360 Chasseneuil du Poitou-Futuroscope, France.

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  • Biomechanics
  • Human Movement Analysis
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Epidemiological data alone is insufficient to explain childbirth mechanisms.
  • Existing studies on birth positions lack precise definitions and biomechanical impact analysis.
  • Standardized methods are needed to measure the effects of different delivery postures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel methodology for analyzing labor positions.
  • To precisely define and quantify maternal biomechanical consequences of delivery postures.
  • To establish a reference system for assessing delivery postures and their impact on the pelvis and spine.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized an optoelectronic motion capture device (Vicon™) for body part posture quantification.
  • Employed an Epionics spine system to measure the lumbar curve.
  • Created a specific body model based on external markers for biomechanical analysis.

Main Results:

  • The system quantifies hip joint angles (flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, internal/external rotation).
  • It measures pelvic anteversion/retroversion.
  • It accurately defines the lumbar curve in various positions.

Conclusions:

  • This methodology offers a comprehensive model for assessing delivery postures.
  • It enables a detailed description of the relationship between postures and their impact on the pelvis and spine.
  • It has the potential to become a reference standard in labor and delivery research.