Medical support systems for childbirth in space: Equipment, drugs, and practical challenges

Elnaz Ghaffari

doi:10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2116

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Medical support systems for childbirth in space: Equipment, drugs, and practical challenges

Elnaz Ghaffari ^*

Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Review Article

International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(02), 321-330.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2116
DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2116

Publication history

Received 15 September 2024; revised on 02 November 2024; accepted on 04 November 2024

Abstract

Spacefaring childbirth represents a crucial step towards humanity's expansion into a multi-planet species. This review examines the medical equipment, drugs, and support systems necessary for childbirth in space. It highlights the importance of selecting efficient equipment, addressing potential challenges, and utilizing NASA and SpaceX's technological advancements.

Keywords

Space; Childbirth; Multi-planet; Pioneering; Midwifery; Ethics

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Elnaz Ghaffari. Medical support systems for childbirth in space: Equipment, drugs, and practical challenges. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(02), 321-330. https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2116

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