A larger sized baby is a common cause for this complication; however, it can still happen with an average-sized baby. Difficulty fitting through the birth canal can also be the result of a small pelvic opening.<\/p>\n
Recognizing risk factors may help detect what is oftentimes an unpredictable complication. Yet not every instance of shoulder dystocia will have risk factors present, nor will the presence of these risk factors always mean (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Shoulder dystocia is when the shoulder becomes stuck during the birthing process, which can create a difficult labor and delivery. This can result in birth injuries to the child, some of which may cause serious complications. If a doctor acts…<\/span><\/p>\n