Vacuum extraction delivery

Vacuum extraction may be performed when there is very little
progress despite the client pushing well during the delivery stage
of labour. Sometimes this type of birth is recommended to
women when they or their baby seem very tired at this stage.

The Ventouse extractor consists of a rubber or metal cap that a doctor
attaches to the baby’s head using suction provided by a
small machine. The baby is then gently guided through the
birth canal whilst the client pushes during contractions. Once the
baby’s head is born, the cup is removed and the baby’s body
is born naturally.



The Kiwi cup also uses suction, but there is
no need for a machine.