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 ...

A vacuum extraction is a procedure sometimes done during vaginal childbirth to help guide the baby out of the birth canal. The device has a soft or rigid cup with a vacuum pump. It is typically done ...

Most women would want a natural delivery. As you approach your due date and look forward to holding your bundle of joy, the thought of the impending childbirth may make you anxious. Every delivery is ...

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 ...

A new AI-based software has been developed that can be integrated with an ultrasound device to "guide" childbirth by providing precise, real-time information on the baby's head position. It can ...

It is used when there is a delay in the second stage of labour, but where an easy delivery is anticipated. Although some doctors say that the cervix does not need to be fully dilated before vacuum ...