Trevathan, Wenda.

Evolutionary Obstetrics [electronic resource] / Wenda Trevathan. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2017. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (44 min.) : color, sound). - Evolution and medicine : how new applications advance research and practice, 2056-452X . - Henry Stewart talks. Biomedical & life sciences collection. Evolution and medicine. .

Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration. Title from title frames. Updated version of a talk first published in 2007.

Contents: Human evolutionary history -- Human evolution and childbirth -- Birth in other primates -- How anatomical changes for bipedalism impact birth -- Birth in early human ancestors -- The helpless human newborn -- The evolutionary legacy of birth -- Why women benefit from assistance at birth -- Value of emotional support during labor and delivery.

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1579 Henry Stewart Talks


Childbirth.
Evolution (Biology)
Human evolution.
Biological Evolution.
Delivery, Obstetric.
Hominidae.
Labor, Obstetric.
Parturition.
Primates.
Women's Health.
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