A clinic nurse is preparing diagrams of pelvic shapes. Which pelvic shapes are considered least adequate for vaginal childbirth? Note: Credit will be given only for all correct choices and no incorrect choices. Select all that apply
1. Android
2. Anthropoid
3. Gynecoid
4. Platypelloid
5. Lambdoidal suture
1, 4
Explanation: 1. In the android and platypelloid types, the pelvic diameters are diminished. Labor is more likely to be difficult (longer) and a cesarean birth is more likely.
4. In the android and platypelloid types, the pelvic diameters are diminished. Labor is more likely to be difficult (longer) and a cesarean birth is more likely.
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