Vacuum Extraction

Question: what is forceps or vacuum extraction? why do you have to be cut for that?

Answer: because the doctor has to use forceps they are a spoon like gadget that fit safely around babys head to assist with baby comming out so the epeisiotomy has to be performed so he can fit them in and the vacume is a little cup that adds suction to help with baby comming out as well just placed on babys head while you push doc pulls have a read of this http://www.drspock.com/article/0,1510,45…

Question: anyone had a vacuum extraction or forceps before????? IF SO DID UR BABY HAVE ANY TYPE OF PROBLEM WITH his/her head.ALSO THEY SAY IT HELPS A LOT DURING BIRTH BUT WHAT ARE THE AFFECTS OF USING THESE TWO THINGS?? or if u used one of those two did the doc. tell u to put something on their head so it could go back to normal or something?my sister in law had the vacuum n at first the bbys head was long like stretched out n like the next day i seen her the bbys head was normal size n shape...BUT know the bby is 5 months n her head is really wide n now there gonna have to put a casket on her..it was due to the vacuum ANYONE EVER HAD THIS PROBLEM????

Answer: When I needed assistance giving birth to my 10.5 lb boy (3rd largest ever born vaginally at that hospital), my doctor used her hands. My son had shoulder dystocia (where the baby's shoulder get's stuck under the mom's pubic bone). She said she prefers to use her hands because she has better feel, and she believes it is safer because she has more control over what is going to happen to the baby's head and neck. My son was born with his entire head bruised, including the whites of his eyes being completely bloodshot - and I mean they were completely red - it took about two weeks for that to clear up. But this was due to my cervix closing around his neck while we waited for his shoulder to get unstuck.

Question: I gave vaginal birth nearly 5 months ago, with vacuum extraction and 3rd degree stitches.? I was expecting the recovery period to take longer than 6 weeks, this being a difficult delivery but 5 months later my vagina still feels sore, extremely sore at times. I have been to 3 specialists so far (latest being a month ago) all of whom told me there was nothing wrong anatomically and that I'd heal eventually. But I am losing hope. I had started feeling better(almost normal) two weeks ago but yesterday the soreness came back. It's so dry and painful in there as if some sharp object went in and out. Especially the opening of the vagina hurts extremely. I and my husband haven't tried having sex yet and I am dreading even the thought of it. Did anyone else have such a hard time recovering from a vaginal birth? Please help... All comments are appreciated...

Answer: Vacuum assisted delivery is never easy and it seems like the episiotomy (the cutting of the vaginal opening) that was performed on you was simply too long. What I've seen is that it is common in women who had episiotomies done to have the sencation of dryness for as long as a year! What I would suggest is you using creams and ointments(olive oil works very well) to moisturise the area, avoid tampons and eat food that contains fibre to help passing the stools easier (less pressure and less discomfort). Good luck

Question: How long does an episiotomy take to heal? I had a baby 12 days ago. I had a small episotomy (no additional tearing) because I had vacuum extraction. It was only painful for a few days. Now it is only mildly uncomfortable. If I look at it it the cut is still a little "open" but beginning to heal. How long did it take for yours to heal? Oh yes! Very worth it :)

Answer: My first baby it took almost 8 weeks for all the pain and discomfort to go away. With my 2nd, I ripped and it only took about 7 to 8 days for it to go away. So I know that 12 days you should still be feeling something from an episiotomy. It's almost over... but that baby you hold was worth it, wasn't it? :P

Question: Is 39cm too large for a 4 weeks old babies head? my son was born with a 36cm head is it something to worry about that his head has grown 3 cm in 4 weeks. He was a vacuum extraction though... should i just keep an eye on it?

Answer: not at all that is about average my daughter was 38 cms at 5 weeks nothing to worry about!!

Question: I recently gave birth - will my vagina go back to normal? I had a difficult labour with big episiotomy and vacuum extraction, the stitches have healed well but i seem to have a small bulge towards the front of my vaginal opening - is this normal? I saw the doc and she said it all looks fine????

Answer: Hmmm.... what is a vagina?

Question: Asking for a a c-section after difficult 1st birth? My wife had a hell of time having our son. She struggled with complications and was in so much agony. She eventually needed vacuum extraction. She takes very good care of herself when pregnant and we don't want this baby harmed in any way giving birth to him or her. I feel we got lucky last time and really don't want to risk it. Should she ask for a section this time around? She isnt afraid that its going to hurt cause either way its going to. We want the baby to be safe and healthy.

Answer: My c-section was much less painful afterwards, and faster recovery than my induced labor and vaginal delivery. I can't beleive I was so scared to have one. I had been reading about all the complications, but infection and pain are not limited to c-sections, I can tell you from experience. That being said, one difficult delivery doesn't necessarily mean the next one will be difficult. Much depends on what made the birth difficult - was it circumstantial complications? Definitely discuss this with your doctor. He may be able to tell you the likelyhood of having the same complications, and discuss the various risks with you. Only you can make this decision, but the doctor can provide you with some good advise.

Question: One of my 8 week old's eyes opens wider than the other...? I had a rough labor and the doc had to use vacuum extraction on my son. When he was born he had a small red spot on his forehead and one on his left eyelid (they are still there, but lighter now). For some reason that left eye doesn't open as wide as his right, especially when he's tired or has been crying. Does anyone have experience with this? Will this go away with time?

Answer: When my daughter was born, she also had a slight redness on her eye lid, as well as on her nose. these are slowly dissapearing (she is 6 months old now). She also has this on the back of her neck. I did some research on this, and they are someties called angel's kisses or stork bites when they are on the back of the neck. and they are a birthmark, that usually faded within the first year. They are tiny windows into the past. They are dilated capillaries in the skin. They are not new capillaries or new growths, but leftover patches of the way the blood vessels looked in the womb. Before birth, every child has these. By the time a baby is born, only about one third do. They appear as flat, dull pink patches. Most commonly they occur at the nape of the neck (stork bites), between the eyebrows or over the eyelids (angel kisses), or around the nose or mouth. Because they are collections of blood vessels in the skin, they tend to look darker or redder when a baby is crying, excited, or upset. This may even be true after the patch has seemed to have disappeared. The great majority disappear, usually within the first year. Those around the hairline at the back of the neck are the most likely to remain.No treatment is generally necessary. The overwhelming majority disappear with no treatment. Of those that do not, most are in a location that is covered by hair Contrary to popular belief, both of our eyes are not exactly the same size. If you have a concern about the size of your babies eyes, speak to your doctor about it, but a slight variation I would not worry about. Hope this helps! Kim

Question: Is there anybody here that had a 50/50 chance of survival at birth? I did. I feel so lucky and grateful to be alive. My mother had these big ball things in her womb that were in my way. My dad was called in and was asked if I should live or my mum should. He said my mum because they could have another baby. My mum didn't want to let me die and declined a cesarian birth and was given one more option: vacuum extraction. It worked, obviously and my mum said I had a big ring around my head when I came out. I have lived my life so far (currently 13) without any defects and am fairly intelligent.

Answer: When I was born I was 2 and 1/2 pounds along with my twin sister. My mom gave birth to us 3 months premature. They were not sure if we were going to live or die. Unfortunately, my sister died nine months later due to heart complications. The doctors told my Mom don't expect him (me) to grow big, have brittle bones and he will have struggles learning. Now at 27 years old I am 5'10 and 220 pounds. I have gone to college and have an job in the financial industry. I try to treat each day as a gift, but the everyday struggles sometimes get the best of you, but I am glad to be alive.

Question: Can a baby fight giving birth? When I was having my son (it was all natural, no drugs) I was pushing for 2 and a half hours. During all this pushing (when I felt ready) my son kept turning around and after I would push him further he would go back a little at a time. My doctor decided to use a vacuum extraction on him because I was starting to get extremely lightheaded. I was just wondering if this has happened to other moms. He came out perfectly in time with my one push with the plunger on his head.

Answer: Yup, my mom pushed for hours until the doctor used the forceps for me. I kept getting pushed then going back. My head was 13cm though and the cervix only dilates to 10cm, so I was too big. The idiot doctors didn't suggest the vacuum or the forceps and wouldn't let her do a c-section. My mom was pushing for hours til finally HER doctor got there and actually did something!