12/13/13

Arm first- what is baby's position?


A woman's labor is progressing. The water sac releases amniotic fluid. The midwife/doctor examines the woman's cervix. Suddenly, the plan changes from the "routine miracle" of a second birth to an emergency cesarean. Why? The midwife/doctor finds an elbow coming first. Here's the mother's story with slight edits, including those to conceal her identity: 


My 2nd [baby was] 9 lbs 11oz...

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