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What Is Shoulder Dystocia? Shoulder dystocia is an obstetrical emergency that can result in a birth injury to the baby and injury to the mother.

Suprapubic Pressure Used During Labor Suprapubic pressure is a technique used in combination with the McRoberts maneuver to release the baby's

What Is Fundal Pressure? Fundal pressure is a technique widely used in second-stage labor to shorten labor and to assist in vaginal delivery. This

What Is Pitocin? Pitocin is a drug that is used to induce labor by increasing the frequency and strength of uterine contractions. Pitocin is

Many parents want to know if injury or death from umbilical cord compression can be prevented. The answer is YES. Because of the risk of these serious

Injuries Due to a Vacuum Extraction Delivery Vacuum extraction delivery is a form of assisted vaginal delivery. Medical providers apply a medical