Amanda Rodriguez is a 35-year-old G1P0 woman at 40 weeks ges…

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Amаndа Rоdriguez is а 35-year-оld G1P0 wоman at 40 weeks gestation who has been pushing for 45 minutes. She has gestational diabetes that was managed with diet and exercise. The estimated fetal weight by ultrasound last week was 4,200 grams (9 lbs 4 oz). The fetal head delivers, but immediately retracts tightly against the perineum (turtle sign). The nurse-midwife attempts gentle downward traction, but the anterior shoulder does not deliver. "We have a shoulder dystocia!" is announced, and the obstetric emergency protocol is activated. Which of the following are risk factors for shoulder dystocia that Amanda demonstrates? Select ALL that apply.

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