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Problem labour

Medical intervention during a problem labour explained, including pregnancy complications that create the need for forceps, episiotomy or ventouse.

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Problem Labour - More Information

Problems in labour: Episiotomy
Reasons for an episiotomy to overcome problems during labour and birth plus suggestions for aftercare.... Read More

Problems in labour: Forceps
Reasons for the use of forceps during labour to overcome birth and delivery problems, plus suggestions for recovery.... Read More

Problems in labour: Ventouse
Reasons for the use of a ventouse cup to aid delivery during labour and avoid problems with birth and delivery, plus suggestions for recovery.... Read More