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Episode 9.5 Operative Vaginal Deliveries

Episode 9.5 Operative Vaginal Deliveries

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We discuss the pressing issues surrounding operative vaginal deliveries, including trends in their usage and the disparities impacting delivery outcomes. Join us as we navigate these critical insights with expert guests Jamie Perry and Howard Herrell, revealing the complexities and nuances surrounding forceps and vacuum deliveries.

• Examining the historical context of operative vaginal deliveries
• Analyzing the decline in forceps and vacuum usage since the 1990s
• Discussing the rise of cesarean deliveries as an alternative
• Revealing racial disparities adjacent to delivery practices
• Outlining effective techniques for both forceps and vacuum-assisted deliveries

Learn more about this pressing topic and gain valuable insights by listening to our episode.

00:00:00 ntroduction and Overview of the Episode

00:01:18 The Decline in Operative Vaginal Deliveries

00:05:24 Forceps

00:24:21 Vacuums

00:49:30 Advice For Trainees

00:55:38 Four Tips for Forceps and Vacuums

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