July 16, 2007
What is ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) Doing About Shoulder Dystocia?
If not handled properly, a shoulder dystocia emergency that occurs during live birth can have serious consequences for the baby. As the head of the baby is already delivered, but the shoulders are stopped by the pelvis of the mother, a strong possibility of the the baby dying form suffocation arises if too much time is allowed to elapse and the shoulder dystocia is not addressed.In truth, sometimes even if doctors are able to resolve the dystocia using one of the many maneuvers for handling shoulder dystocia, far too frequently brachial plexus injuries are sustained by the baby. Such injuries affect the movement of the arm and hands and may even leave the baby’s arm paralyzed for life. Though some statistics suggest that this occurs in only two to five babies per every 1000 live births, as far as we are concerned that is two to five babies too many. Fortunately, ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) has recognized the seriousness of this birthing emergency and is taking many steps to ensure that brachial plexus injuries from shoulder dystocia can be reduced. Here’s a look at what ACOG is doing about shoulder dystocia. Training For Doctors For Prevention […]
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