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A 'virtual birthing simulator' could soon be used to rehearse difficult births in advance.
The computer software, which is being developed by British scientists, would take into account details such as an expectant mother's body shape and the baby's position in the womb.
Project leader Dr Rudy Lapeer, from the University of East Anglia's School of Computing Sciences, said: "We are creating a forward-engineered simulation of childbirth using 3D graphics to simulate the sequence of movements as a baby descends through the pelvis during labour.
"Users will be able to input key anatomical data such as the size and shape of the mother's pelvis, and the baby's head and torso. By doing this, you will be able to set different bespoke scenarios for both the mother and baby."
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/techno...rthing-simulator-developed-university-2837261
The computer software, which is being developed by British scientists, would take into account details such as an expectant mother's body shape and the baby's position in the womb.
Project leader Dr Rudy Lapeer, from the University of East Anglia's School of Computing Sciences, said: "We are creating a forward-engineered simulation of childbirth using 3D graphics to simulate the sequence of movements as a baby descends through the pelvis during labour.
"Users will be able to input key anatomical data such as the size and shape of the mother's pelvis, and the baby's head and torso. By doing this, you will be able to set different bespoke scenarios for both the mother and baby."
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/techno...rthing-simulator-developed-university-2837261