With the head now free, the shoulders remain the last awkward part to be delivered as the rest follows easily.


With the head now free, the shoulders remain the last awkward part to be delivered as the rest follows easily. The surgeon clasps the head in both hands and gently eases the foetus out. Care must be taken to ensure the angle between the head and shoulder on either side is not too great, as excessive stretching applied here could lead to damage of the


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