Transperineal ultrasound assessment of maternal pelvic floor at term and fetal head engagement.

CONCLUSIONS: Smaller pelvic floor dimensions and levator ani muscle coactivation are associated with higher fetal head station and with a longer second stage of labor in nulliparous women at term. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - January 23, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Youssef A, Brunelli E, Montaguti E, Di Donna G, Dodaro MG, Bianchini L, Pilu G Tags: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research