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Shoulder Dystocia Transcript

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Shoulder dystocia is a rare and serious complication of child birth. After the baby's head has been delivered, one or both shoulders are stuck and cannot be delivered. Dystocia increases the risk of complications for both the mother and the baby. Multiple maneuvers are employed to resolve the problem.

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