5AI Mode All Short videos Images Videos Forums Shopping Web News Books Maps Flights Finance Search tools Feedback AI Overview +5 If the birth canal (pelvis) does not open or the baby is stuck, continued pushing can lead to obstructed labor, causing severe exhaustion, potential uterine rupture, fetal distress, or the need for emergency C-section or instrumental delivery (forceps/vacuum). The baby’s head might not fit, or it may be malpositioned (e.g., facing up), causing it to get stuck. Cleveland Clinic Cleveland Clinic +3 Consequences and Risks: Obstetric Emergencies: If the baby cannot move down, the risks include maternal exhaustion, infection (chorioamnionitis), and in rare cases, a ruptured uterus. Fetal Distress: Prolonged obstructed labor can cause oxygen deprivation to the baby (acidemia), requiring immediate medical intervention. Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD): The baby's head is too large or the pelvis is too small to allow for a safe vaginal delivery. Inj...