Shoulder dystocia is seen in predominantly :: (A) Transverse lie, (B) Hand prolapse, (C) Anencephaly, (D) Cord around neck
Answer is C. Ans. is c i.e. Anencephaly The term shoulder dystocia is used to define a wide range of difficulties encountered in the delivery of the shoulders. Risk factors : It occurs in all those conditions where fetus is too big or in cases of mismanaged labour viz. Fetal macrosomia * Maternal diabetes * Maternal obesity Post term pregnancy * Anencephaly * Fetal ascites H/o previous macrosomia * Midpelvic instrument delivery.