last ditch delivery maneuver (s)

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Hi all,

is there a "term" for a technique where in the dr essentially mounts the mother's abdomen, and uses her knees and hands to force the baby out?

My daughter pushed for 2.5 hours with the head turtling, had a fever, and at some point the baby's heart rate dropped. moments later, the doctor was on top of my daughter with her knees into my daughters abdomen (her hands just in front of her knees). it was successful, but she had a uterine rupture, and a lady partsl laceration which took 20 minutes to control the bleeding. I've never seen such a manuever, but I've only had two of my own relativey easy deliveries, and just curious if this procedure has a name, and in what circumstances or point in time it is executed.

BTW - baby is fine, mama is fine. 8.7 lbs and sunny side up.

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

I think you're referring to McRoberts Maneuver, which is done with a shoulder dystocia. I"m sorry your daughter had such a difficult birth. This is kind of bordering on offering medical advice, however.

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Specializes in Midwifery, Women's Health, PCP.

It does sound like McRoberts.

How is this medical advice?

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

It is considered medical advice as you are asking for a personal reason versus a professional one. If you have questions re: the birth, we would advise you or your daughter to contact her provider.

Per the terms of service, we can not provide medical advice.

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