Diastasis Recti, Dimensions of the Muscles of the Lateral Abdominal Wall, Interrectal Distance
Conditions
Brief summary
Purpose of the study is the assessment of interrectal distance and dimensions of the muscles of the lateral abdominal wall in pregnant and non-pregnant women
Detailed description
* Purpose of the study is the assessment of interrectal distance and dimensions of the muscles of the lateral abdominal wall in pregnant and non-pregnant women * Assessment via ultrasound measurement transabdominally * 3 groups of participants: 1.) 20 pregnant women, who have never been pregnant before; 2.) 40 pregnant women with their first pregnancy, followed over the course of pregnancy; 3.) 20 women1-5 days after delivery (10 after spontaneous delivery, 10 after planned cesarean section) * comparison between pregnant and non-pregnant women; evaluation of influence of pregnancy and mode of delivery
Interventions
OTHERUltrasound
ultrasound measures
Sponsors
University of Zurich
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
20 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* non-pregnant women aged 20-45 y with a BMI \< 30 kg/m2 who never were pregnant * pregnant women aged 20-45 y with a BMI \< 30 kg/m2 before pregnancy
Exclusion criteria
* abdominal pre-operations * chronical lung diseases * constipation * maternal collagenosis * polyhydramnion (AFI \> 25) * uterus fibroids \> 10 cm * inability to perform Valsalva
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| interrectal distance | baseline |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| measurement of the abdominal muscles of the lateral abdominal wall by ultrasound. | baseline |
Countries
Switzerland
Outcome results
None listed