The Fluid Mechanics of Female Reproduction: A Review of the Biofluid Mechanics of Pregnancy and Delivery

IF 25.4 1区工程技术 Q1 MECHANICS

Annual Review of Fluid Mechanics Pub Date : 2023-09-27 DOI:10.1146/annurev-fluid-121021-033738

Megan C. Leftwich, Alexa C. Baumer

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Abstract

Reproductive biomechanics, a broad and developing field, contains fluid mechanics problems at every stage. In particular, the human female reproductive system is a complex and dynamic fluid-structure system. Until recently, the majority of this research focused on the early moments of reproduction—namely, the transport phenomena that dominate fertilization and implantation. However, in the past two decades, fluid mechanics has begun to be used in investigations of all aspects surrounding pregnancy, labor, and delivery. In this review, we discuss human reproduction starting with the nonpregnant uterus through implantation, delivery, and lactation and breastfeeding. We cover physiologic changes from the transformation of the uterus and the cervical remodeling process to the development of the placenta and the beginning of lactation. We examine the role of reproductive fluids such as amniotic fluid and vernix caseosa, and how force is transferred during labor.Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Fluid Mechanics, Volume 56 is January 2024. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.

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女性生殖的流体力学:妊娠和分娩的生物流体力学综述

生殖生物力学是一个广泛而发展中的领域，它在各个阶段都包含流体力学问题。特别是人类女性生殖系统是一个复杂的、动态的流体结构系统。直到最近，这方面的大部分研究都集中在生殖的早期阶段，即主导受精和着床的转运现象。然而，在过去的二十年里，流体力学已经开始被用于研究怀孕、分娩和分娩的各个方面。在这篇综述中，我们讨论了人类生殖从未怀孕的子宫开始，通过着床，分娩，哺乳和母乳喂养。我们涵盖的生理变化，从子宫的转变和宫颈重塑过程，到胎盘的发展和哺乳的开始。我们检查生殖液体的作用，如羊水和羊脂，以及在分娩过程中如何转移力。预计流体力学年度评论的最终在线出版日期，第56卷是2024年1月。修订后的估计数请参阅http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates。

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Annual Review of Fluid Mechanics 物理-力学

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期刊介绍： The Annual Review of Fluid Mechanics is a longstanding publication dating back to 1969 that explores noteworthy advancements in the field of fluid mechanics. Its comprehensive coverage includes various topics such as the historical and foundational aspects of fluid mechanics, non-newtonian fluids and rheology, both incompressible and compressible fluids, plasma flow, flow stability, multi-phase flows, heat and species transport, fluid flow control, combustion, turbulence, shock waves, and explosions. Recently, an important development has occurred for this journal. It has transitioned from a gated access model to an open access platform through Annual Reviews' innovative Subscribe to Open program. Consequently, all articles published in the current volume are now freely accessible to the public under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This new approach not only ensures broader dissemination of research in fluid mechanics but also fosters a more inclusive and collaborative scientific community.