During vaginal delivery, your doctor may use a vacuum to help remove your baby from the birth canal. This procedure makes delivery more rapid. It may be needed to avoid injury to the baby and to avoid ...

Childbirth can be a beautiful and rewarding experience. However, even in the best of situations, it can also be traumatic for both mother and baby. That can be especially true in cases where medical ...

Vacuum extraction can be used in preference to a forceps delivery of your baby, particularly if you've already had an epidural. It's used when there's a delay in the second stage of labour, but where ...