An instrumental delivery- the concepts of ‘instruments’ assisting you to birth your baby can be daunting. Especially with the words forceps and ventouse thrown around. Another example how words used in birth bring up all kinds of nightmare thoughts. But the reality is in this picture. This here is a picture of a ventouse delivery where when the mother pushes the obstetrician guides the baby through the pelvis. Team effort 🙌🏼 It looks very controlled and very calm. These types of births are used to keep baby’s safe and we’re lucky that we have such skilled obstetricians in the UK that are able do use them. During assisted deliveries you can use your breathing techniques to keep you relaxed, you can use all your hypnobirthing techniques and you can have your birth partner with you at all times and before you know it, your baby will be in your arms 👶🏻❤️

You can learn more about ventouse and forceps at antenatal class. You can learn more about coping strategies for all birthing situations at a Hypnobirthing Essentials Day ✨

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