Childbirth in humans is much more complex and painful than in great apes. It was long believed that this was a result of humans’ larger brains and the narrow dimensions of the mother’s pelvis.

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During human birth, the fetus typically navigates a tight, convoluted birth canal by flexing and rotating its head at various stages. This complex process comes with a high risk of birth complications ...

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- "She essentially is a full-body person who gives birth, but with that capability, all you get really is the birthing aspect of the simulation," said Carley Buisman, Manager of the ...