Having worked as a doctor specializing in obstetrics and gynecology since 1998, Dr. Byron Brown has helped a number of women deliver babies despite experiencing a difficult pregnancy. He points out that not all pregnancies go according to plan, with some requiring a vacuum-assisted delivery to protect both the child and mother. If you are worried that you may have to undergo this procedure, here is an explanation of why it is used and what to expect.
Why It’s Used
Vacuum-assisted delivery is rarely used during delivery, but may become essential in some cases. If the second stage of your labor isn’t progressing as quickly as the doctor would like, or there is an immediate threat to the health of the child if delivery is not carried out as quickly as possible, your medical professional may recommend vacuum-assisted delivery.
What To Expect
During the delivery, a cup that can be either soft or rigid depending on the circumstances is applied to the baby’s head. This cup is connected to a handle and vacuum pump. The pump is then used to help guide the baby out of the birth canal, typically when a contraction takes place.
Are There Any Risks?
Dr. Byron A Brown notes that vacuum-assisted deliveries are not without their risks and may cause injury to either the mother or baby when used. As such, it is often considered to be something of a last resort, often followed up by a caesarean section should the technique prove to be ineffective.
Why It’s Used
Vacuum-assisted delivery is rarely used during delivery, but may become essential in some cases. If the second stage of your labor isn’t progressing as quickly as the doctor would like, or there is an immediate threat to the health of the child if delivery is not carried out as quickly as possible, your medical professional may recommend vacuum-assisted delivery.
What To Expect
During the delivery, a cup that can be either soft or rigid depending on the circumstances is applied to the baby’s head. This cup is connected to a handle and vacuum pump. The pump is then used to help guide the baby out of the birth canal, typically when a contraction takes place.
Are There Any Risks?
Dr. Byron A Brown notes that vacuum-assisted deliveries are not without their risks and may cause injury to either the mother or baby when used. As such, it is often considered to be something of a last resort, often followed up by a caesarean section should the technique prove to be ineffective.
