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Balloon disimpaction of the baby’s head at emergency caesarean during the second stage of labour

  • Interventional procedures guidance
  • Reference number: IPG800
  • Published:  23 April 2025

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Research recommendations coming out of this guidance

  • More research is needed on balloon disimpaction of the baby's head at emergency caesarean during the second stage of labour before it can be used in the NHS.

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