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Female lower back has evolved to accommodate the weight of pregnancy

A new study from Harvard researchers shows that women's spines have evolved to compensate for the weight of the baby during pregnancy. This dimorphism allows a woman to remain more active and mobile, despite the weight of the baby.

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