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[quote=Anonymous]I have a medical condition that will prevent me from doing much pushing during labor. At the recommendation of my OB, midwife, and high risk specialist (so many cooks in the kitchen) my birth plan is an epidural that allows the baby to "labor down" as far as possible, followed by 15-20 minutes of pushing tops, and then a vacuum assist to help get the baby out if necessary. Of course if any of these steps don't go according to planned, I'll likely end up with a c-section which I desperately do not want unless absolutely necessary. I have accepted this as my best option for a vaginal birth, but now I'm seeing on another thread that a few people would have preferred a CS over the vacuum. My doctors make it sound harmless! What's the issue with the vacuum? If you had to have it previously, would you do it again if that was your only option for a vaginal delivery? TIA for the advice![/quote]
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