Pregnancy muscles and their link to delivery and pelvic floor recovery
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how muscles in the hips, lower back, belly, and pelvic floor relate to how you give birth and whether you have pelvic floor problems after childbirth. It aims to help future patients by learning more about these connections.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old and pregnant with a single baby.
- You are at least 36 weeks pregnant at your first study visit.
- You receive prenatal care at a primary healthcare center in Zaragoza, Spain.
- You do not have a high-risk pregnancy or a planned C-section.
- You have not had pelvic floor surgery and have no nerve or muscle conditions affecting your lower back or pelvic region.
Quick eligibility check
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