When labor is not progressing and the baby is in distress, vacuum-assisted delivery is an alternative to a cesarean section or using forceps. The Cleveland Clinic explains that a vacuum extractor consists of a suction cup attached to an electric or mechanical pump. The suction cup goes on the baby’s head, and the pump creates a vacuum that allows the…

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