Re: [ozmidwifery] question from Year 10 student

[JoFromOz]

Mary Murphy wrote: I am sure someone more knowledgeable will have the precise answer, but it has t do with the fact that the uterus is a fluid filled vacuum with pressures equal all throughout.  Therefore there is no up or down like in the atmosphere.  Is that right?  MM.   Sounds good, but surely the law of gravity still exists in utero?  Maybe it has something to do with pressure in vessels, or the fact that the brain needs more blood to it - but then what about breech presentation...  That *is* a tough question! :)  MM you have my text books, you look it up! ;) Jo