Obstetrical brachial plexopathies are classified according to the extent of the injury.
Despite what the obstetrical texts say about what to expect, there are many variations that make each woman's experience hers alone.
Some obstetricians accept the need for a forceps delivery as a way to avoid cesarean birth while other obstetrical services do not use forceps at all.
The primary prevention for obstetrical brachial plexopathy is the avoidance of a potentially difficult delivery by choosing cesarean section.
It occurs late in pregnancy and results in bleeding that may or may not establish an obstetrical emergency.