Balloon disimpaction of the baby's head at emergency caesarean during the second stage of labour
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In the final weeks of pregnancy, the baby's head moves down into the pelvis. Sometimes a problem during labour means that an emergency caesarean is needed to deliver the baby through a cut in the tummy and womb. If the baby's head is stuck (impacted) low down in the pelvis, it can be difficult to deliver the baby. This can lead to delay or injury to the woman, trans man or non-binary person giving birth, or to the baby. In this procedure, a silicone balloon is inserted into the vagina and inflated to move the baby's head (disimpaction) before starting the caesarean. The aim is to reduce the risk of injury.
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