A small study suggest that an episiotomies may not offer any relief for shoulder dystocia despite their common use in these situations. The study relies on data from last two decades that show episiotomies dropped nearly 40% during this time and BPIs associated with shoulder dystocia did not change. Is An Episiotomy Necessary With A Shoulder Dystocia?
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