Muscle health and childbirth: a study for pregnant women
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how a mother's muscles in the hips, lower back, belly, and pelvic floor relate to the type of delivery (vaginal or C-section) and any pelvic floor problems after childbirth. It may help women understand their risk of issues like incontinence after giving birth.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and pregnant with one baby.
- You are 36 weeks pregnant or more at the start of the study.
- You get your prenatal care at a primary health center in Zaragoza, Spain.
- You have not had any previous surgery on your pelvic floor.
- You do not have a high-risk pregnancy or a neurological/muscle condition that affects your lower back or pelvic area.
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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