United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

I just want to report that I was in another delivery the other day that experienced shoulder dystocia (I am a labor and delivery nurse, along with being Amber's {ROBPI} Mom). I am very happy to say that the shoulder dystocia was easily dealt with by a very skilled midwife named Martha and myself and this 8lb 5.5oz. little girl was delivered uninjured and perfectly happy! I just am so happy at this outcome because each time I experience a shoulder dystocia delivery, or even just tight shoulders that could have been a dystocia, I experience flashbacks to Amber's delivery and how that midwife pulled and pulled and injured her! I'm happy to say the midwives I work with now are much better trained!

Tanya in NY

Rich,

McRobert's Manuever with the mother's bottom lifted off of the bed was used successfully in this case. If that had not immediately alleviated the problem, then we would have turned her to her hands and knees and used the Gaskin Manuever.

Tanya in NY

Tanya,

Thanks for sharing some good news for a change.

Hugs, Karen

Tanya
Thanks for sharing this with us. All three of my daughters children were high risk due to size and thank God for a well educated doctor none were injured.
Kath