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Urinary leakage

Involuntary leakage of urine, which can occur as a pelvic floor symptom after assisted delivery.

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Risks of assisted delivery for mother and baby

Risks of assisted delivery for mother and baby

What assisted delivery involves Assisted vaginal delivery is used when a clinician helps guide the baby out using either forceps or a vacuum cup. Forceps are curved metal instruments placed around the baby’s head, while vacuum extraction uses a suction cup attached to the baby’s scalp. In both cases, traction is applied during contractions while […]