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?)
The most likely reason that the doctor feels the need to intervene in the baby's birth is that the baby is stuck in the birth canal and there is no progress even after several contractions and pushing on Elena's own.
