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what do
forceps
do
A tool shaped like large
tongs
used to gently guide the baby’s
head
out during delivery.
what does a
ventouse
do
A
vacuum-assisted
device with a
suction cup
placed on the baby’s head to help deliver the baby.
what will an
episiotomy
do
A small surgical
cut
made in the
perineum
(area between the vagina and anus) to make delivery easier and
prevent
severe tearing.
what is an
elective caesarean
A
planned
surgical delivery of the baby through an incision in the abdomen and
uterus
, scheduled in advance.
what is an emergancy
caesarean
An
unplanned
surgical delivery of the baby, performed quickly due to
complications
during
labor.