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Parturition and pelvic changes.

M A Kelley

    American Journal of Physical Anthropology
    |November 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Forensic anthropologists can identify childbirth in females by examining specific pelvic bone features. The preauricular groove is the most reliable indicator of a female

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    Area of Science:

    • Forensic anthropology
    • Paleopathology
    • Bioarchaeology

    Background:

    • Assessing parity (childbirth history) from skeletal remains is crucial in forensic anthropology and bioarchaeology.
    • Previous research has identified several pelvic features potentially linked to pregnancy and parturition.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze specific features of the female bony pelvis in relation to parity status.
    • To determine which pelvic features are most reliably associated with pregnancy and childbirth.

    Main Methods:

    • A detailed analysis of 198 complete female pelves was conducted.
    • Five features potentially associated with pregnancy and parturition were inspected.
    • Statistical analysis was used to identify significant relationships between pelvic features and parity.

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    Main Results:

    • Three features were found to be significantly related to parturition: dorsal pubic pitting, pre-auricular grooves, and grooves at the interosseous ligament insertion site.
    • The preauricular groove emerged as the most sensitive indicator of pregnancy and childbirth.
    • Moderate-to-large dorsal pubic pitting was rare in nulliparous females.
    • Pelvic features associated with parturition may become less distinct in old age.

    Conclusions:

    • Specific pelvic bone features, particularly the preauricular groove, can reliably indicate a history of childbirth in skeletal remains.
    • The presence and severity of dorsal pubic pitting offer additional evidence for parturition in nulliparous individuals.
    • Skeletal analysis can determine if a female had one or more children, but precise numbers are difficult to ascertain.