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Elena has been in labor for over 30 hours. The doctor can tell that the baby is in the birth canal but because of its positioning, it seems to be stuck there. After allowing Elena to push on her own for several contractions and seeing no progress, the doctor decides to use forceps to help guide the baby out of the birth canal. What is MOST likely the reason that the doctor feels the need to intervene in the baby's birth?
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The baby could become deprived of oxygen, causing brain damage.
The baby's lungs could fill up with fluid, causing permanent lung damage.
•Elena could experience tearing if the baby were to come on its own.
• The doctor needs to attend to another birth down the hall.

User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
5 hours ago

The most likely reason that the doctor feels the need to intervene in the baby's birth is:

**The baby could become deprived of oxygen, causing brain damage.**

In prolonged labor, especially if the baby is stuck in the birth canal, there is a risk of oxygen deprivation, which can lead to serious complications, including brain damage.