Originally Posted by Freefall  I recently experienced a (first) shoulder dystocia, and believe you me when that emergency bell is pulled it means the help is needed, I was amazed at the instant response and knowledge by those who responded of what to do in that situation, the woman and baby's wellbeing came before comfort, and there certainly is no place for comfort for the poor woman in that situation. Very overwhelming experience for me.
In the trust I am in at the moment, it is usual for attending midwife to buzz in a second when head is crowning to give syntometrine (with anterior shoulder of course) and 'take' baby. |
Interesting...My very first witness this happened and was trust protocol. I moved trusts when a place became free nearer to home. Now generally we give it at some point when we can often after baby is delivered and dried and all is well, then we clamp and cut then give syntometrine.
It's very interesting the different ways things are done, sometimes it's tough as a student if you are always working with different midwives, but it is certainly good to learn there are lots of ways of doing things