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
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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.
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