I"m a little confused about the evidence showing that vacuum extraction 
leads to near death experience. Having worked in a labor and delivery as 
an RN for 10 years it was always my understanding that this procedure was 
indicated to potentially save the life of a baby, or prevent brain damage 
in a baby who is experiencing fetal distress. It seems to me that most of 
the fetuses that were near death in our labor suite were in that conditon 
because they were not being sufficiently oxygenated, usually due to a cord 
or placenta issue and not due to vacuum extractions. Are there studies 
showing that VE leads to near death experiences. Thanks.
Kathy Lilleskov RN IBCLC

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