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TECHNIQUE

The woman is placed in the Lithotomy Position and assists throughout the process by pushing. A Suction cup is placed onto the head of the baby and the suction draws the skin from the scalp into the cup. Most ventouse devices have handles and when the head is born the device can be detached, allowing the woman to complete the delivery of her child.

Some ventouse births have been conducted before the Cervix was fully dilated though some medical practitioners disagree that this should be done.

If the ventouse attempt fails it may be necessary to deliver the infant by Caesarean Section .


POSSIBLE INDICATING FACTORS



COMPARISONS TO OTHER FORMS OF ASSISTED DELIVERY


Positive aspects

  • An Episiotomy is not usually required and there is little internal bruising

  • The mother still takes an active role in the birth

  • The force applied to the baby can be less than that of a forceps delivery leaving less marking on the head and face



Negative aspects

  • The baby is left with a temporary lump on its head, known as a Chignon

  • The baby may become Distress ed due to strong suction to its head




Ventouse is also a Commune of the Charente '' Département '', in France .