When pushing is not enough: a novel description of maternal characteristics and delivery outcome

This study investigates the risk factors associated with vacuum deliveries due to maternal exhaustion and compares maternal and neonatal outcomes to those with other indications. The authors found that exhausted mothers exhibited distinct characteristics, such as longer labor durations and higher rates of certain complications, but overall, vacuum delivery remained safe for both mothers and neonates. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to address maternal exhaustion during labor.