Shoulder Dystocia Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan - NurseStudy.Net

Shoulder Dystocia During Delivery - McRobert's, Suprapubic Pressure, Wood's Corkscrew Maneuver

Shoulder dystocia is something many parents don’t learn about until they’re living through it. It’s a birth emergency where a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck after the head is delivered—and it can happen quickly, even in low-risk pregnancies. While it’s unpredictable and uncommon, it can lead to serious complications for both baby and parent if not handled quickly. No one talks enough about how unexpected it can be, or how important it is to have a provider who is trained and prepared to respond c