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Article: Evolution keeps pregnant women upright

Posted by Steve on December 12th, 2007

[CNN.com]You couldn’t ask for a more timely explanation for why Jen doesn’t just topple over:

Evolution provided slight differences from men in women’s lower backs and hip joints, allowing them to adjust their center of gravity, new research shows….

“When you think about it, women make it look so very damn easy,” Whitcomb said. “They are experiencing a pretty impressive challenge. Evolution has tinkered … to the point where they can deal with the challenge.

“It’s absolutely beautiful,” she said. “A little bit of tinkering can have a profound effect.”

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