Potential complications of maternal health due to shoulder dystocia include:

Shoulder dystocia can lead to several complications for maternal health, primarily as a result of the physical stresses involved in the delivery. When a shoulder dystocia occurs, the delivery can become more complicated and prolonged, increasing the risk of conditions such as uterine rupture and postpartum hemorrhage.

Uterine rupture can occur due to excessive force or manipulation during an obstructed delivery. It is a serious emergency that can lead to severe maternal morbidity or mortality. Postpartum hemorrhage, which is a significant loss of blood after childbirth, can also be more likely if the delivery is complicated or if the uterus is traumatized during the attempt to resolve shoulder dystocia.

Both of these complications are serious and can require emergency medical intervention, which highlights the need for proper and timely management of shoulder dystocia to protect maternal health.

The potential for maternal anxiety and depression is an important consideration; however, it is more associated with psychological responses to traumatic delivery rather than direct complications from the dystocia itself. While infection and prolonged hospitalization can occur, they are generally secondary consequences rather than direct complications of shoulder dystocia. Thus, the option that includes uterine rupture and postpartum hemorrhage reflects the more immediate medical concerns arising from this obstetric emergency.