Relationship between maternal height and type of bony pelvis among reproductive age women from South Punjab.

Abstract

Objective: To explore the relationship between maternal height and type of bony pelvis among reproductive age women
from South Punjab.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan, from May 2024 to
October 2024. 384 postpartum females aged 18-35 years were included in this study. Maternal height was recorded by
a stadiometer and pelvic type was measured through X Ray pelvimetry. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation
and Chi-square test.
Results: The mean age was 26.7+4.5 (range 18- 35 years), mean height was 150.2+3.1 cm (range 145-155). The most
common type of pelvis was found to be gynecoid (38.0 %), followed by android (25.0%), anthropoid (22.0%) and
platypelloid (15.0%). Taller women were more likely to have gynecoid pelvis (r=0.35, p<0.01), while females categorized
as short heighted demonstrated higher frequency of android pelvis (r = -0.28, p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Maternal height shows a positive correlation with pelvic type. Tall heighted females are more likely to have
gynecoid pelvis which is suitable for vaginal delivery. The maternal height measurement may help in Obstetric planning.
Key words: Maternal height, Pelvimetry, Bony pelvis, Obstetrics, Pelvic morphology