Exploring Shoulder Dystocia and Nerve Damage in Babies

In this episode I am joined by Erin Wilson, MPH, a research editor at Evidence Based Birth, to discuss the latest research on Big Babies. In this episode, we cover:

What is considered a "big" baby?

• Can we accurately predict if a baby will be born big?
• Does it really matter if a baby is born big? What are the risks?
• Could suspecting that you're pregnant with a big baby be more harmful than helpful?
• Is early induction beneficial for big babies?

RESOURCES:

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