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Antepartum Risk Factors

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Shoulder Dystocia and Birth Injury

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Identification of risk factors allows anticipation of shoulder dystocia and prevention of brachial plexus palsy. Obesity, diabetes, and increased fundal height are the most important risk factors.

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O’Leary, J.A. (2009). Antepartum Risk Factors. In: O'Leary, J. (eds) Shoulder Dystocia and Birth Injury. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-473-5_2

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