rub some dirt in his eyes

shoulder dystocia? picture a fetus that is big around the upper thorax. the head is big enough to pass thru the birth canal but then gets hung up. the anterior shoulder is stuck behind the simphysis and you have to put posterior pressure with your fingers or fist to disloge it for the delivery to progress

Some common types of birth injuries are baby brain injury (improper use of medical forceps) and Shoulder Dystocia (baby's head has been delivered but the shoulders are stuck). Shoulder Dystocia can lead to more severe injuries such as Erb's Palsy (temporary to permanent damage to the bundle of nerves that control the shoulder, arm, wrist and hand muscles).

nonprogressive labor

The causes of OBPP include shoulder dystocia, large birth weight, and breech delivery (vertex presentation accounts for 94-97% of cases). Maternal diabetes (mother has diabetes) is associated as a risk factor.