Once shoulder dystocia is identified ... Some shoulder dystocias will not be relieved with McRoberts' maneuver and suprapubic pressure and rotational maneuvers will be required.

If you do decide to go forward with a vaginal birth and shoulder dystocia occurs, your doctors will have to try various maneuvers to get the baby out quickly. If they can't fix the issue quickly ...

Shoulder dystocia is an uncommon ... use frequently results in the use of McRoberts' position and the application of suprapubic pressure as the first maneuvers. The operator should be familiar ...