X-Ray Pelvimetry in Pregnancy

Care in normal birth: report of a technical working group - WHO/FRH/MSM/96.24

Intrapartum X-ray pelvimetry has not proven to be useful. The available trials of X-ray pelvimetry show an increase of interventions like caesarean section, but no benefits in terms of reduced neonatal morbidity (Parsons and Spellacy 1985). X-ray pelvimetry during pregnancy and labour increases the incidence of leukaemia in infancy, and should be abolished (Stewart et al 1956, MacMahon 1962).

Radiation Protection in Diagnostic Radiology - Public Health and Epidemiology Bulletin

X-Ray Pelvimetry in Maternity Care

X-ray pelvimetry is seldom indicated in the management of pregnancy or labor and delivery.