You are delivering a baby who was in a breech presentation. The baby's body has delivered, and you are attempting to deliver its head by lifting its body upward. After about 3 minutes, the baby's head has not delivered. You should:
A) elevate the mother's hips with pillows, administer high-flow oxygen, and transport immediately.
B) support the baby's body, carefully turn the mother on her left side, and transport expeditiously.
C) place your gloved hand in the vagina and gently lift the baby's face away from the vaginal wall.
D) elevate the mother's hips and apply gentle traction to the baby's body until the head has delivered.
Answer: C) place your gloved hand in the vagina and gently lift the baby's face away from the vaginal wall.
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