Although the incidence of shoulder dystocia is low (reported between 0.6% and 1.4%), it continues to be a clinical challenge for birth attendants and is among the 4 largest causes of monetary awards in obstetric tort cases.
Although the incidence of shoulder dystocia is low (reported between 0.6% and 1.4%), it continues to be a clinical challenge for birth attendants and is among the 4 largest causes of monetary awards in obstetric tort cases. A recent study found that delivery of the posterior should is superior to other maneuvers in the management of shoulder dystocia.
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