Shoulder dystocia is an uncommon but potentially catastrophic intrapartum event. Although risk factors such as maternal diabetes, obesity and macrosomia can be identified, shoulder dystocia most ...

This article was reviewed by Rhonia Gordon, MD, who is a clinical assistant professor with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU Langone. One rare but serious possible complication ...

Shoulder dystocia is a critical obstetrical emergency that challenges even the most experienced practitioners. This case report details a patient at 40 weeks of gestation with no identified risk ...

Purpose of the tool: The Shoulder Dystocia In Situ Simulation tool provides a sample scenario for labor and delivery (L&D) staff to practice teamwork, communication, and technical skills in the unit ...

We describe a case of severe shoulder dystocia where, after failing of the known techniques, the posterior axilla sling traction technique was applied successfully. This technique was first described ...

Background In previous studies it has been suggested that proformas may improve the noting of shoulder dystocia (SD) management and outcomes. Objectives To determine the method and accuracy of ...

The NHS describes Erb's Palsy as a condition that hampers a baby's ability to move their arm, stemming from an injury to the nerves in the arm. Erb's Palsy, also known as Shoulder Dystocia or ...

The FetalEase Yaari Extractor is a simple mechanical device for resolving shoulder dystocia, an obstetric emergency that occurs in approximately 3% of vaginal births. Currently, no device is ...

Shoulder dystocia occurs when after the delivery of the fetal head, the shoulder fails to be delivered. The obstructed shoulder may be either the anterior or posterior shoulder; however ...