Indications of obstetrical vacuum use

Number

Percentage (%)

Maternal weakness

126

43

Fetal distress

107

36.5

Prolonged second stage of labor

18

6.1

Non progress of fetal head

14

4.8

One previous uterine scar

13

4.5

Maternal disease

8

2.7

Refusal to push

7

2.4

Total

293

100