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  • Title: Role of operative vaginal deliveries in prevention of cesarean deliveries.
    Author: Hirshberg A, Srinivas SK.
    Journal: Clin Obstet Gynecol; 2015 Jun; 58(2):256-62. PubMed ID: 25811126.
    Abstract:
    Although the number of cesarean deliveries increased from 23% to 34.7% between 1996 and 2006, forceps and vacuum use declined, from 6.3% to 1.7% and 6.8% to 5.5%, respectively. When spontaneous vaginal delivery in the second stage of labor is not a possibility, operative vaginal delivery may be a safe, acceptable alternative to cesarean delivery. We explore indications for operative deliveries and the benefits and risks as compared with cesarean. In addition, we review the barriers to forceps and vacuum use and the importance of continued training to increase the number of providers who are able to safely perform these skills.
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