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Contemporary Management of Shoulder Dystocia

Diabetes and macrosomia represent the greatest risk factors for shoulder dystocia; however, since most shoulder dystocias occur in normal-weight infants, shoulder dystocia is difficult to predict. read more

A Review of Factors Associated With Dystocia and Cesarean Section in Nulliparous Women

As conceptualized by the model in Figure 1, the occurrence of dystocia and eventual cesarean section in an individual nulliparous woman at term with a singleton fetus in a cephalic presentation is ... read more

'Am I dying?': Erie doctors, nurses battle to save mother and baby during childbirth crisis

Nothing during Maria Hodapp's pregnancy had given doctors any indication of two separate medical problems that nearly killed her and her baby. read more

‘They lied to us:’ Couple whose baby was decapitated at birth say they want justice for their son

The hospital initially claimed that the baby died due to complications of shoulder dystocia, which is when the baby’s shoulders get stuck in the birth canal. According to the medical examiner ... read more

Parents seek justice for baby who was decapitated during delivery at a Georgia hospital

The medical examiner’s office said Ross’s baby died from “fracture-dislocation with complete transection, upper cervical (C1-C2) spine and spinal cord,” due to “shoulder dystocia ... read more

Veterinarian offers insights into Dystocia, infant health challenges

Drawing from her profound expertise in reproductive biology, Dr. Lawal’s groundbreaking research delves into the use of pelvimetry to predict dystocia in Nigerian indigenous breeds of cattle. read more

Diagnosis | Vesical calculus-induced obstructive dystocia

Vesical calculus is a rare cause of dystocia. Only 10 human cases were documented in the last century. There have been no reported incidences of cystic calculi formation leading to dystocia in ... read more

"I felt like a cow": New mum slams doctor suspended after his 'serious misconduct' while she gave birth

Dr Fakher Gendy has been suspended after he was found guilty of serious misconduct during two deliveries. A tribunal hearing heard how one new mother lost almost five pints of blood and another was ... read more

Why Are So Many Women Left Traumatised By Birth?

Up to 40% of women find childbirth traumatic.Two thirds of maternity units are deemed unsafe. We speak to mothers who feel failed by the system. Read more on Grazia ... read more

Weekly genetics review: Considering the value of Fixed-Time AI – don’t look at cost in isolation

There's been some vigorous recent industry discussion about evaluating the costs and benefits of an AI program over natural mating. Genetics editor Al Rayner takes a deep-dive into the topic in this ... read more

32 fun facts about Chihuahuas

Chihuahuas are the world’s smallest canine with a “big-dog” personality. Check out these fun facts about Chihuahuas. read more

Family suing NSW hospital after bungled birth left baby boy with brain damage

A NSW family is suing the Central Coast Local Health District for liability after their baby boy was born with brain damage in an alleged “bungled birth” at a public hospital. The boy, now aged 8, has ... read more