A procedure used as an alternative to forceps
A procedure used as an alternative to forceps when a baby is stuck in the birth canal during delivery. A plastic cup is applied to the baby's head, and with gentle suction the baby is eased out of the birth canal.
a technique used to facilitate childbirth using a suction device to help move the baby through the birth canal 
removal of the uterine contents by application of a vacuum, done either for delivery of a viable fetus or for an abortion.
The use of suction to help guide the baby's head out of the birth canal