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Second-stage cesarean birth

A cesarean performed during the pushing stage, often when assisted vaginal birth is unsafe or unsuccessful.

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Assisted delivery interventions overview

Assisted delivery interventions overview

What assisted delivery means Assisted delivery interventions are obstetric techniques used when the baby is expected to be born vaginally but the final descent and birth need help. In most maternity settings, the term refers to assisted vaginal delivery, also called operative vaginal birth, using either forceps or a vacuum cup. These interventions are distinct […]