Management of
Shoulder Dystocia
University of Dodoma
College of Nursing
& Public Health
May 2016
, Definition
• Shoulder dystocia is an obstetrical emergency
• The baby’s head is delivered
• BUT then….
• The anterior shoulder gets trapped behind the
symphysis pubis
• The baby is stuck!
• We have 3 to 5 minutes to get baby out!
• HARAKA HARAKA!
, We have 3 to 5 minutes!
Shoulder Dystocia
University of Dodoma
College of Nursing
& Public Health
May 2016
, Definition
• Shoulder dystocia is an obstetrical emergency
• The baby’s head is delivered
• BUT then….
• The anterior shoulder gets trapped behind the
symphysis pubis
• The baby is stuck!
• We have 3 to 5 minutes to get baby out!
• HARAKA HARAKA!
, We have 3 to 5 minutes!