*5.2.3 Pelvic measurements in multiparae and nulliparae in DRC*

A descriptive cross-sectional study as part of a large research project in the city of Lubumbashi was carried out from February 2016 to August 2017 in nulliparae (*n* = 535) and multiparae (*n* = 938) on pelvic and anthropometric parameters. Data were collected at antenatal clinics and admission to delivery rooms in seven maternities. The aim of the study was among others to profile external pelvic sizes in nulliparae and multiparae who used to give birth naturally. At first glance, external pelvic diameters sizes showed also a greater or lesser difference between Congolese multiparae and nulliparae in Lubumbashi (**Table 3**). The same deduction made about pelvis suitability for Rwandan women could also be applied to Congolese women [60].


**Table 3.**

*Pelvic measurements in multiparae and nulliparae in DRC.*
