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Alba Saenc, estudiante de la Universidad de Córdoba y divulgadora de historia: …
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Why Human Birth Is So Painful: An Evolutionary Perspective
Why Human Childbirth Is So Difficult: An Evolutionary Perspective Human childbirth is notoriously challenging, often requiring medical intervention. A recent TikTok video by Alba Saenc (@albasaenc) humorously explores the evolutionary reasons behind this difficulty. Saenc explains that unlike other primates, humans have a large head size relative to their pelvic opening, creating a significant challenge during birth. This anatomical difference stems from the evolution of bipedalism and the growth of our brains. "We have a problem," Saenc explains in her video, "but now we have another." She points out that as humans evolved larger brains, the head size increased, making natural birth more difficult. This is further complicated by the changes in our pelvis structure associated with walking upright. Saenc's video uses visual aids to compare the pelvic structure of humans and chimpanzees, demonstrating the significant difference. She notes that the smaller pelvic opening in humans makes childbirth more painful and risky. The video concludes with a humorous yet thought-provoking observation on the irony of human intelligence contributing to the difficulties of birth. While humans have evolved advanced cognitive abilities, this has, in turn, created a biological challenge that requires medical assistance for safe delivery. The video serves as a reminder of the intricate interplay between evolution and human biology.
