Mild neonatal complications following guideline-compliant vacuum-assisted delivery in Japan: improvements still needed.

Naoki EgamiRyuji MutaTatsuya KorematsuHiroshi Koga

Published in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2020)

Vacuum procedure is an important option for the safe vaginal delivery. However, neonates should be observed for development of jaundice to prevent kernicterus even after optimally performed vacuum-assisted delivery.

Keyphrases

risk factors
minimally invasive
preterm infants
preterm birth