Abstract:To study the relationship between the traction of vacuum assisted vaginal delivery (VAVD) and the adverse outcome of newborns. Methods351 Primiparas were selected, and divided into high traction group and normal traction group according to traction force. The clinical characteristics and neonatal outcomes were compared between this two groups, and the risk factors of adverse neonatal outcomes were analyzed. ResultsThere were significant differences in gestational weeks, fetal head position, traction times, cup separation, neonatal body mass, traction failure between the two groups (P<0.05). The proportion of neonatal adverse outcomes such as NICU, 5-min Apgar score <7 and HIE in high traction group were higher than those in normal traction group (P<0.05); High traction was a risk factor for neonatal admission to NICU and HIE (P<0.05). ConclusionHigh traction force in VAVD is associated with poorneonataloutcomes. High traction forceis a risk factor for neonatal admission to NICU and HIE.