Episiotomy, forceps and ventouse Methods of assisting the emergence of your baby into the world.
Expert video advice and real mums' testimonies on their experiences of giving birth and some of the methods used to help the birth process - episiotomy, forceps and ventouse being some of them.

What happens if ventouse or forceps are used in labour?

Consultant Obstetrician Ms Bottomley explains the difference between a ventouse and a forceps delivery and when and why they would be used.

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Dr Cecilia Bottomley, MRCOG, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with special interest in ectopic pregnancies and miscarriages.

* Info correct at time of filming

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