As well as the preparation of pregnant women, the birth process still saves the risk. In some cases, it is possible to have aids to remove the baby. There are several choices of medical devices that doctors can use, one of which is vacuum.
Vacuum is one of the options to support childbirth with the help of a tool as this method can help mothers and babies in long and tiring labor. When compared with caesarean section, mothers who give birth with the help of a tool will have a greater chance to be able to give birth normally in the next pregnancy.
How to use vacuum?
Normal childbirth with the help of a vacuum is needed to help remove the baby from the birth canal. The instrument used is a vacuum extraction with a cup at the top to be attached to the top surface of the baby's head. The cup can be made of rather rigid plastic or metal. Vacuum extraction has a handle at the bottom to attract the baby. Vacuum equipment using human power or mechanical power can be used equally well to use this extraction.
Realization, the top of the vacuum extraction will be inserted into the vagina. If necessary, the doctor will cut the perineum to widen the birth canal.
When vacuum extraction is in the baby's head, the doctor will ask the mother to push when she feels a contraction. If the pregnant woman gets an epidural injection and does not feel the contractions, then the doctor will give the signal.
Next, the doctor will pull the bottom of the vacuum extraction so that the baby's head will come out. If three times the withdrawal attempt by vacuum extraction has not been able to remove the baby, then this effort should be stopped immediately. At this time, your doctor will probably consider using other assistive devices, such as forceps or starting a caesarean.
Childbirth Conditions That Need Tools
Birth aids are often the solution when labor takes too long or feels tiring for pregnant women. Not only helps pregnant women, but also helps babies. The process of giving birth with this aid device is generally more often done at the first delivery.
The use of assistive devices, including vacuum, is usually done if the second phase of labor is considered too long. For mothers who first had labor, the normal duration of the second phase is about three hours naturally or four hours with epidural injections. Meanwhile, for women who give birth a second time or so, the second phase which is considered too long is about one hour naturally and two hours by epidural injection.
In addition, some obstacle conditions for labor that can use vacuum are babies experiencing stress when the mother strains, the baby is not born, the mother feels physically tired, or the medical condition of the mother which makes it not allowed to push too long. In addition, vacuum extraction can also be used when the maternity doctor needs to turn the baby's head until the recommended birth position.
However, there are some conditions that are prohibited from using a vacuum, namely when the gestational age is considered premature or less than 34 weeks, the baby is in a breech position, or the baby's face is in the birth canal.
Understanding the Risk of Birth with Vacuum
As with any medical procedure, giving birth by vacuum also carries a risk of complications. However, this risk is considered lower when compared to Caesarean section if done correctly. Similarly, compared to the use of forceps, the risk of giving birth under vacuum is considered to be lower, which can result in injury to the vagina or perineum, the area between the vagina and the anus.
Here are some risks of giving birth with a vacuum that should be known.
Risks for mothers
Risks for babies
Normal childbirth with a tool, generally not planned. The doctor will determine whether vacuum assistance or other tools are needed. Consult with your doctor about the benefits and risks of using birth aids.
