Healthful Woman Podcast
The Push and Pull of Forceps and Vacuum Deliveries – with Dr. Stephanie Melka
Episode 166
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29m
Dr. Melka returns to Healthful Woman to discuss forceps and vacuum deliveries, which are known medically as operative vaginal deliveries. In this episode, she and Dr. Fox cover common concerns and misconceptions, explain why obstetricians turn to forceps or vacuum deliveries, and more.
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