What’s dystocia?

Dystocia is a difficult or abnormal delivery caused by various factors such as breech presentation, cephalopelvic disproportion, fetal tumors, or uterine problems. Diagnosis is made by an obstetrician or pediatrician through symptoms and imaging tests. Complications can include breathing depression, lack of oxygen, and fetal death. C-sections are often performed to manage dystocia. Dystocia refers […]

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