Pelvic shape and potential problems
The shape of a woman’s pelvis can affect fetal delivery. Her pelvis is described as one of four types.
Android pelvis
In an android pelvis, the pelvic arch forms an acute triangle, making the lower dimensions of the pelvis extremely narrow. A pelvis of this shape is typically associated with men but can also occur in women. A pregnant woman with this pelvic shape may experience difficulty delivering the fetus because the narrow shape makes it difficult for the fetus to exit.