Shoulder Dystocia | www.justmommies.com

Do you find yourself mulling over the “what if” emergency situations that might happen during childbirth? Luckily, obstetrical emergencies occur in only seven percent of 1,000 live births in the United States. And, even less common is the complication called shoulder dystocia, an obstruction that happens when the infant’s head comes out of the birth canal but its shoulders do not deliver quickly afterward. While the chance of this occurring is tiny, it’s best to calm your fears by arming yourself with knowledge