Dystocia is a general term used to signify abnormal labor resulting from abnormalities primarily involving uterine contractions or maternal expulsive efforts (power); the position, size, or ...

Shoulder dystocia occurs when a baby’s head passes through the birth canal and their shoulders become stuck during labor. This prevents the doctor from fully delivering the baby and can extend the ...

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 ...

One of the most common lawsuits brought against obstetricians for medical malpractice involves shoulder dystocias and brachial plexus injuries. Shoulder dystocias constitute real medical emergencies ...

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 ...

One rare but serious possible complication during birth is shoulder dystocia. This happens during natural birth when the baby's head is delivered, but the rest of the body is stuck. More specifically, ...

Reality TV fans already know that Real Housewives of Orange County star Kara Keough and husband Kyle Bosworth have been expecting their second child any day now, and now, she's shared that she's given ...

Shoulder dystocia is a condition in which your infant’s shoulders are impacted by your pelvic bones during vaginal delivery. Depending on the severity of the impact, your infant may sustain an injury ...

One rare but serious possible complication during birth is shoulder dystocia. This happens during natural birth when the baby's head is delivered, but the rest of the body is stuck. More specifically, ...