Shoulder Dystocia with Midwives

A shoulder dystocia is one of the most commonly managed obstetrical emergencies. Midwives are experts on how to be on the lookout for a shoulder dystocia that could be coming and how to manage it well in the home setting. Even when a shoulder dystocia occurs at home, trained midwives have good and healthy outcomes, and you can learn all about why in this episode.

Key Takeaways

• Shoulder dystocia is one of the most commonly managed obstetrical emergencies.
• Midwives are experts at watching for a possible shoulder dystocia and managing it well in the home setting.
• The episode explains why trained midwives have good and healthy outcomes even when a shoulder dystocia occurs at home.