yes, having experienced shoulder dystocia previously, you are at a greater risk of it occuring again. of course the deciding factor is if it was bub who caused it, or you (your pelvis). Shoulder dystocia is where bubs anteria (top/front) shoulder gets caught on your symphis pubis (the front of your pelvis). sometimes its just caused by bubs position, if bub is large - eg gestastional diabetes, etc.. sometimes it just happens... and sometimes, a small portion of the population have abnormal shaped pelvis's. I would have a good chat with the dr re: this, i'm not 100% sure if they can sus out your pelvis before hand, and maybe get an idea before birth?
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