Shoulder Dystocia

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What is Shoulder Dystocia?

Dystocia is a term used to describe the difficult delivery of a baby. In shoulder dystocia, the baby's head can be delivered, but the shoulders cannot pass through the birth canal. The shoulders are too wide to fit and become lodged behind the mother's pubic bone or the opening of the birth canal.


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Shoulder Dystocia Causes
Causes
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Shoulder Dystocia Risk Factors
Risk Factors
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Shoulder Dystocia Diagnosis
Diagnosis
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Shoulder Dystocia Symptoms
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Shoulder Dystocia Complications
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Screening for Shoulder Dystocia
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Shoulder Dystocia Medications
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