Shoulder dystocia researcher at Hopkins

[Kathleen Z]

I was just wondering if anyone has the name and/or contact info of the man at Hopkins who has done research on shoulder dystocia deliveries. I remember reading about him on this board before, but didn't save the message. I am pregnant again, and would like to contact him with some questions.
Thanks!

[admin]

Hi,

His name is Robert Allen.

Good luck,
Wendy

[francine]

I think you are talking about Dr. Robert Allen - I believe he is an engineer who has studied the physics of sd, etc.

[Jallie]

Is he the Engineer that is doing or did the study on how much traction has to be applied during birth to cause a BPI? If so, and if you have any info on this study I would appreciate it.

Julie Wolfgram

[francine]

Julie - his work was on www.shoulderdystocia.com which has been down for a very long time. I called there and it seems that a virus got to them - but I wonder what's taking so long for them to recover the site...maybe they didn't backup? Maybe you can contact him directly?

[Jallie]

Thank you for the info. Francine.

[admin]

Dr. Robert Allen actually used my birth videotape to put together an instructional video for doctors in medical school advising them how to avoid shoulder dystocia. I may be able to answer some questions you may have...he is also a very compassionate man who I enjoyed "working with" in helping him put together his project.

Take care, Wendy

[Stormy]

Dr. Robert Allen actually used my birth videotape to develop a videotape for doctors in medical school to use when they are learning how to avoid shoulder dystocia. I found him to be a compassionate, caring man who really wanted to help lower the number of OBPI's. The last email address I have for him is rhallen@home.com.

Take care,
Wendy