Modeling of the biomechanical behavior and growth of the human uterus during pregnancy.

Premature birth poses a challenge to public health, with one in ten babies being born prematurely worldwide. The pathological distension of the uterus can create tension in the uterine wall, triggering contractions that may lead to birth, including premature birth. While there has been an increase in the use of computational models to study pregnancy in recent years, ethical challenges have limited research on the mechanical properties of the uterus during gestation.