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What types of birthing complications require a vacuum extraction?
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None - avoid vacuum!: Vacuum extraction is a dangerous intervention that is almost never necessary. Normal delivery, cesarean section and forceps delivery are much safer for the fetal brain and life. Fda has issued a statement since 1999/2000 raising awareness of the severe and potentially life-threatening or neurologically devastating complications from vacuum deliveries. I have not used one since 1999.
Answered 7/20/2012
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