Ep86: Operative Vaginal Delivery: When & Why We Do It and What to Know

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I was inspired to cover this episode's topic because I recently attended several births that ended up being operative vaginal deliveries. Also known as an assisted birth, an operative vaginal delivery means that the medical provider uses tools - either forceps or a vacuum cup - to help deliver the baby vaginally.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode you'll learn a lot more about what operative vaginal delivery is, how often it's done, when it's necessary and what the procedure is like. Operative deliveries only happen about 3% of the time, but it's still good for you to have some knowledge about it so you're prepared in case that becomes the best option on the day your baby arrives.</span></p> <p>Find full show notes at <a href= "https://drnicolerankins.com/episode86" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">drnicolerankins.com/episode86</a> and check out all the free pregnancy & birth resources I have for you at <a class= "c-link" href="http://www.drnicolerankins.com/resources" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-stringify-link= "http://www.drnicolerankins.com/resources" data-sk= "tooltip_parent">drnicolerankins.com/resources!</a></p>