No, its nothing like a Hoover.
What is a vacuum extraction?
A vacuum extraction is a key in of assisted delivery.
When and why is a vacuum extraction done?
A vacuum extraction is done during the second stage of labor i.e.
thepushing phase when your baby is very close to being delivered.
Specifically, your doctor may do a vacuum extraction if:
How is a vacuum extraction done?
Luckily, its rare for a baby to sustain a serious injury during a vacuum extraction.
Are there any side effects or risks to the mother with a vacuum extraction?
These include:
If the vacuum extraction isnt successful, the doctor may have to perform a C-section next.
How often is a vacuum extraction done to deliver a baby?
Vacuum extractions arent used very often during delivery.
(Aforceps deliveryis used in just 0.5 percent of live births.)
It’s more likely that youll undergo aC-sectionif youre having trouble pushing.
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