Re: Safety of vacuum extractor used during delivery.

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Or as safe if used properly.

>My questions are these: 1) If my second child is the
>same size or slightly larger than my first child, what is the likelihood
>of needed to have assistance again with delivery;

Less than the chance with the first but no stats I'm aware of.

>and 2) Is it safer to
>have a c-section if you are unable to push the baby out without
>assistance?

Only if you really need it.

>Thank you.

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