Chelsea was vac extracted. She was not crowning and had swallowed meconium. Her heart rate was going to low and they needed her out fast. The OB on duty that day preferred vac over forceps as he said it has less after delivery trauma for baby and mum.

Chelsea came out fine, her her was still perfect shape, the suction mark went away within a few hours, no bruising or anything. I guess the only down side was that my hossy likes to give vitamin K to babies if they are born via vac, forceps or c-section. I didnt really want her to have it but i thought it would be best for her.

If i ever had the choice if go vac over forceps.

I never had an episiotomy (sp?) either....but i did get a 2nd degree tear as Chelsea came out very fast.