Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Dilemma Faced by the Obstetrician when Delivering the Baby in Second Stage
By Lucy Kean, Consultant Obstetrician, subspecialist in Fetal and Maternal medicine
Posted 25 June 2025
9 Minute Read
Tags:
- Birth Injury
- Birth Trauma
- Informed Consent
- Birth Trauma Litigation
- Neonatal Injury
- Neonatal Litigation
- Obstetrician
Expert Disciplines:
- Obstetrics (including Fetal/Maternal)
About The Author
Lucy Kean
Consultant Obstetrician, subspecialist in Fetal and Maternal medicine
Dr. Lucy Kean is a Consultant Obstetrician with extensive experience in high-risk pregnancies, maternal-fetal medicine, and obstetric emergencies. She regularly provides expert medico-legal opinions on obstetric care and is known for her clear, evidence-based insights into complex birth-related claims.
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