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

Elnaz Ghaffari *

Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
 
Review
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(02), 321-330.
Article DOI: 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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