In this maneuver , the mother supports herself on her hands and knees to resolve shoulder dystocia .
Gaskin introduced it in the U.S. in 1976 after learning it from a Belizean woman who had , in turn , learned the maneuver in Guatemala , where it originated .
In this maneuver , the mother supports herself on Gaskin 's hands and knees to resolve shoulder dystocia .
Gaskin introduced it in the U.S. in 1976 after learning it from a Belizean woman who had , in turn , learned the maneuver in Guatemala , where it originated .