The Valsalva maneuver is typically performed to:

Correct option is B

Ans. (b) Sol. The Valsalva maneuver involves increasing intra-abdominal pressure to assist with the delivery of the fetus during labor. This maneuver is performed by the mother bearing down to help expel the baby.

· (a) Deliver the baby during a breech birth: This is incorrect because Valsalva is not specifically for breech births, although it may be used in labor.
· (c) Relieve shoulder dystocia: This is incorrect as Valsalva is not used for shoulder dystocia.
· (d) Measure cervical dilation: This is incorrect because Valsalva is not related to measuring cervical dilation, which is done through vaginal exams.