Shoulder dystocia is a rare birth complication that happens when the baby's head is delivered, but one of the baby's shoulders becomes stuck behind the mother's pubic bone. Mothers who are obese, have ...

Contemporary management of shoulder dystocia requires a calm operator and a well-thought-out plan of action. It is imperative that if not already present, help is summoned immediately after shoulder ...

Shoulder dystocia is a rare condition that occurs in 0.2% to 3% of vaginal deliveries. It is when your baby’s head comes out, but one shoulder gets stuck behind your pubic bone. It can be handled ...

Although this may sound overwhelming, keep in mind that doctors and nurses are well-trained to handle such cases. Let’s explore what shoulder dystocia is, its causes, and how healthcare professionals ...

Induction of labor may be advised with suspected macrosomia. Fetal macrosomia is associated with an increased risk of neonatal and maternal complications. The primary outcome was a composite of ...

The growth of human shoulders slows down just before birth and speeds up thereafter; this alleviates the problem of shoulder dystocia. Computed tomography was used to obtain cross-sectional ...

Medical record ICD-9 codes and a computerized perinatal database were reviewed to identify cases of shoulder dystocia from January 1996 to January 2001 in a tertiary care center. For confirmation of ...

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Shoulder dystocia is a rare birth complication that happens when the baby's head is delivered, but one of the baby's shoulders becomes stuck behind the mother's pubic bone. Mothers who are obese, have ...

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