Shoulder dystocia

●Critical

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Help! Knees to chest. Push above pubic bone not belly. Do not pull head.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT fundal pressure — worsens impaction.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT pull head downward excessively — brachial injury.

Shoulder dystocia always needs documentation and neonatal check.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — McRoberts and suprapubic pressure per training. Advanced manoeuvres obstetric.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

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