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comment by kleinbl00
kleinbl00  ·  3147 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Most Common Childbirth Practice in U.S. Is Unnecessary & Dangerous

Vacuum delivery ain't weird, and it's rarely used when it isn't needed. There are standards you have to follow when using a vacuum because, as you might surmise, careless use can end poorly.

The goal of everyone in the room is happy, healthy babies and mothers. From what I understand, vacuums aren't any fun to use so you don't see them coming out more often than necessary.