Crowning time and pelvic floor muscle health
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how the time spent pushing during delivery affects the muscles that support the pelvic floor. It may help first-time mothers understand how to protect these muscles.
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Who can take part
- This is your first baby.
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant.
- You are planning a vaginal delivery without help from forceps or vacuum.
- Your baby is head-down (cephalic) before delivery.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are not carrying twins or more.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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