A vacuum extractor (also called a ventouse) is a medical device used during assisted vaginal delivery.
Main uses
It is used to:
Help deliver the baby when the mother is having difficulty pushing.
Speed up delivery when the baby needs to be born quickly, such as when there are concerns about the baby's heart rate.
Assist when the mother is too exhausted to continue pushing.
Help when prolonged pushing could be dangerous for the mother or baby.