Why is childbirth so hard for humans – and is it getting even harder?

16:00 - 04 Feb 2026

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Some think the rise of C-sections means that one day all births will require serious medical intervention. But a surprising new understanding of the pelvis suggests a different story

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Publication date: 2026-02-04 16:00:55
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