Vacuum delivery is a type of assisted vaginal delivery, where suction is applied to the baby’s head during the final stage of labor, allowing the mother to continue pushing until the baby is delivered. The trained doctor holds the suction cup, which helps deliver the baby safely.
Vacuum delivery is considered safer than using forceps because it does not require deep incisions and does not extend all vaginal tissues. Using suction should be limited to specific cases to avoid complications.
Vacuum delivery is not used in some cases such as fetal distress, weak abdominal and pelvic muscles, or when the baby is in a transverse position inside the uterus. In such cases, cesarean section may be preferred as it is considered safer for both mother and baby than vacuum-assisted delivery.