Diabetes and macrosomia represent the greatest risk factors for shoulder dystocia; however, since most shoulder dystocias occur in normal-weight infants, shoulder dystocia is difficult to predict.

Preventing shoulder dystocia during birth You can't prevent ... and at least you have a baby down the line who will have normal function in their arms," says Ruiz. Permanent brain damage: Lack ...

Shoulder dystocia is an uncommon but potentially catastrophic intrapartum event. Although risk factors such as maternal diabetes, obesity and macrosomia can be identified, shoulder dystocia most ...