Forceps advantages: More likely to be successful, Good to use if dangerous for mum to push, Baby delivered quickly, Forceps disadvantages: May damage mother's vagina, May cause significant damage to baby's head, Doctor needs to be well trained/ skilled, Needs anaesthetic, Ventouse advantages: Doesn't need anaesthetic, Much less likely to damage the vagina, Much easier for medical staff to perform, Can be used to rotate baby's head, Ventouse disadvantages: Might take several attempts, May cause damage to baby's head, Cup can be fiddly to place on baby's head, Mother must push while it is being used,

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