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Preconceptual Risk Factors

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Identification of risk factors and anticipation of shoulder dystocia will help prevent fetal injury.

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O’Leary, J.A. (2009). Preconceptual Risk Factors. In: O'Leary, J. (eds) Shoulder Dystocia and Birth Injury. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-473-5_1

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