Question

A 28-year-old G2P1 woman is in active labour when shoulder dystocia is diagnosed after delivery of the head. What is the most appropriate first manoeuvre?

Accepted Answer

Perform McRoberts manoeuvre and apply suprapubic pressure

Answer

Apply fundal pressure

Answer

Pull firmly on the baby's head to dislodge the shoulder

Answer

Immediately perform caesarean section

Answer

Insert forceps to extract the shoulders

Practice question

A 28-year-old G2P1 woman is in active labour when shoulder dystocia is diagnosed after delivery of the head. What is the most appropriate first manoeuvre?