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Second-stage bradycardia with pushing

G2P1, 28 years old40+0 weeks, second stageActive pushing 45 min, vertex at +2

Coping well, no epidural. Recent FHR drop with sustained push.

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Clinical picture

Bradycardia in second stage is common. The decision is between continuing to deliver vaginally and intervening.