Obstetric Suction Cups Market Report 2025

This Obstetric Suction Cups market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The obstetric suction cups market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.13 billion in 2024 to $1.24 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to factors such as increased awareness among healthcare professionals, a growing global population, a higher incidence of complicated deliveries, a rise in the number of births, and a greater focus on the health of mothers and fetuses.

The obstetric suction cups market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.8 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to factors such as the growing demand for efficient and safe childbirth assistance, a rise in the demand for minimally invasive procedures, an increase in vaginal births, more complex pregnancies, and initiatives by governmental and non-governmental organizations. Key trends expected to drive growth include technological advancements, the development of disposable suction cups, the integration of ergonomic designs and user-friendly features, collaborations between healthcare providers and device manufacturers, and innovations aimed at improving fetal health.

The growth of the obstetric suction cups market is expected to be driven by the increasing number of births. Several factors contribute to the rise in births, including improved access to healthcare, higher fertility rates in certain regions, better maternal health, societal trends promoting larger families, advancements in reproductive technologies, and greater availability of family planning resources. Obstetric suction cups are used during assisted vaginal delivery to help guide the baby through the birth canal when natural delivery becomes difficult. For example, in August 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a US-based public health agency, reported that the number of births in the United States increased from 3,664,292 in 2021 to 3,667,758 in 2022. As a result, the growing number of births is expected to drive the demand for obstetric suction cups.

The growth of the obstetric suction cups market is expected to be driven by the rising incidence of complicated deliveries. Complicated deliveries refer to situations where medical interventions are needed due to issues such as fetal distress, obstructed labor, or maternal health complications. The increase in complicated deliveries can be attributed to factors such as delayed pregnancies, older maternal age, underlying health conditions, and higher rates of multiple pregnancies. Obstetric suction cups help safely deliver the baby in complicated cases, particularly during obstructed labor, by gently applying suction to guide the baby through the birth canal. This reduces the need for more invasive procedures, such as cesarean sections, and minimizes risks such as fetal distress, maternal trauma, and prolonged labor. For example, in May 2024, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, a UK-based government department, reported that the percentage of deliveries by Cesarean section increased from 34.7% in the financial year ending 2022 to 37.8% in the financial year ending 2023. Additionally, hospital admissions of babies under 14 days rose from 81.6 per 1,000 population in 2022 to 84.8 in 2023. Therefore, the growing occurrence of complicated deliveries is contributing to the growth of the obstetric suction cups market.

The increasing demand for minimally invasive procedures is expected to drive the growth of the obstetric suction cups market. Minimally invasive procedures involve small or no incisions, utilizing specialized instruments to perform surgeries that result in reduced recovery times and less trauma to the patient. This rising demand is fueled by factors such as advancements in medical technology, quicker recovery periods, lower patient risks, and a growing preference for procedures that cause less post-operative discomfort. The shift towards less invasive methods, such as the use of obstetric suction cups for delivery assistance, reflects the desire to reduce surgical interventions such as C-sections, ensuring safer and faster recovery for both mother and baby. For example, in January 2024, Intuitive Surgical Inc., a US-based manufacturer of robotic products, reported placing 415 da Vinci surgical systems (robotic systems for minimally invasive surgery) in the fourth quarter of 2023, marking a 12% increase from 2022. As a result, the rising preference for minimally invasive procedures is boosting the obstetric suction cups market.

Major players in the obstetric suction cups market are Medline Industries Inc., The Cooper Companies Inc., Laborie Medical Technologies, Medela, Utah Medical Products Inc., ATMOS MedizinTechnik GmbH & Co. KG, MedGyn Products Inc., Narang Medical Ltd., Besmed Health Business, GPC Medical Ltd., MedTree, Anand Medicaids, Go Medical Industries Pty Ltd., OB Scientific Inc., Basco India, Desco Medical India (Deluxe Scientific Surgico Pvt Ltd), Nanjing Kaihong Healthcare Co. Ltd., Western Surgical, HTKD Medical, and Jiangsu Ebay Medical Technology Corp.

North America was the largest region in the obstetric suction cups market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in obstetric suction cups report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the obstetric suction cups market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Obstetric suction cups are specialized medical instruments used to assist in the delivery of a baby during complicated labor. By creating a vacuum seal on the fetal head, they allow for controlled traction to help guide the baby through the birth canal. These devices are mainly used to support vaginal deliveries in situations such as prolonged second-stage labor, maternal exhaustion, or fetal distress, providing an alternative to more invasive interventions such as forceps or cesarean sections while reducing risks to both the mother and baby.

Obstetric suction cups come in two primary types, disposable and reusable. Disposable obstetric suction cups are single-use devices that are designed for safe and hygienic assisted deliveries during childbirth, helping to prevent cross-contamination. Made from materials such as silicone, plastic, and metal, these suction cups are commonly used in assisted delivery, vacuum extraction, emergency obstetrics, maternal care, and neonatal care by healthcare providers and patients.

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The obstetric suction cups market consists of sales of soft cups, flexible cups, and rigid cups. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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