The association of vacuum-assisted delivery and shoulder dystocia among macrosomic newborns: a retrospective study.

Gabriel LevinAbraham TsurAmihai RottenstreichTal CahanDaniel ShaiRaanan Meyer

Published in: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics (2021)

In deliveries of neonates above 4000 g, VAD did not independently increase the risk of ShD occurrence. Therefore, when expeditious delivery of a macrosomic infant is required, VAD is a viable option.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
risk assessment
pregnant women
preterm infants
gestational age
cord blood
preterm birth
rotator cuff