Archives of gynecology and obstetrics
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The study was aimed to identify risk factors for neonatal brachial plexus paralysis. ⋯ In our population, shoulder dystocia, macrosomia, labor dystocia, vacuum delivery and vaginal breech deliveries were significant risk factors for neonatal brachial plexus paralysis, while maternal characteristics such as obesity and diabetes were not. Despite our growing knowledge concerning the risk factors associated with brachial plexus paralysis, unfortunately, this condition cannot be predicted or prevented.