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Comparison with caesarean section

Image showing a caesarean section being performed.

The benefits for the mother of an instrumental delivery compared with a caesarean section at full dilation include:

  • reduced complication rate
  • reduced analgesic requirement
  • shorter hospital stay
  • quicker recovery
  • increased likelihood of spontaneous vaginal delivery with next pregnancy (>80%).

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