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A member asked:

Can i totally refuse a forceps/vacuum delivery? i've done myresearch and i don't want them. prefer cesarean instead. can doctor override this decision

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No, they cannot: But if baby in distress, u wanna take the time for section, minutes make the difference. A kiwi vacuum is easy, not many are doing forceps because of tears and trauma. You can refuse operative delivery but a 1 minute application of a vacuum device could save u from a big surgery or your baby from hypoxia. Good luck.

Answered 9/28/2016

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