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Shoulder Dystocia

Shoulder dystocia is the term used to describe a birth in which one or both of the baby’s shoulders fails to enter the pelvis the way it should. If shoulder dystocia is present, both the baby and the mother can sustain serious injuries. There are warning signs that will indicate if shoulder dystocia may be present, however it is not always evident in all cases. There are certain traits that have been noticed that may increase the likelihood of should dystocia occurring, including larger than average sized babies, small mothers, complicated pregnancies, as well as other factors.

In the event that the medical staff has identified characteristics for a greater risk of delivering a baby with shoulder dystocia, there are certain maneuvers and ways of delivering that may help to alleviate any of the shoulder dystocia and prevent injury. Depending on the medical staff, mother, and baby will best determine the course of action that will be taken to relieve the shoulder dystocia as quickly and safely as possible.

After the shoulder dystocia birth has taken place, the medical staff should put into place certain precautionary measures, as well as closely monitor for shoulder dystocia reactions. While not a very common occurrence, if shoulder dystocia is present the effects can be lasting. Understanding risk factors the medical professionals can help prevent shoulder dystocia injuries.

Unfortunately, medical mistakes do occur and in the case of shoulder dystocia, the mistakes can be lasting with conditions such as Erbs Palsy. If injuries have been suffered due to shoulder dystocia because of inadequate care, contact a shoulder dystocia lawyer. The lawyer will be able to review the case and determine if a shoulder dystocia claim is present.

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