Assisted DeliveryForceps are sometimes used when the baby is not moving down the birth
canal (vagina). They can also be used to hurry delivery when the mother or baby
is in distress during labor. Vacuum extraction uses a cup-shaped
extractor to apply a gentle suction to the top of the baby's head. This holds the
baby in place. The vacuum extractor can be used to assist the mother
while she is pushing during contractions. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerKirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology Current as ofMarch 16, 2017 Current as of:
March 16, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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