Final answer:
Forceps injuries or lacerations can occur during a normal vaginal delivery or vacuum extraction. Cesarean birth is less likely to cause these injuries as the baby is surgically removed from the uterus. Epidural administration does not directly cause such injuries.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks which of the following can result in newborns' forceps injuries or accidental lacerations during birth. The possible options are normal vaginal delivery, vacuum cup extraction, Cesarean birth, and epidural administration during labor. Forceps injuries or accidental lacerations can occur during a normal vaginal delivery or vacuum extraction. Forceps may be used to assist in the delivery of a baby's head and can sometimes cause bruising or marks on the baby's face or head. Vacuum extraction, which uses a cup attached to the baby's head by suction, can also sometimes lead to injuries or lacerations.
However, a Cesarean birth (also known as C-section) is less likely to cause these types of injuries to the newborn, as it involves surgically removing the baby from the uterus rather than passing through the birth canal. Epidural administration is a method of pain relief during labor and does not directly cause lacerations or injuries to the newborn. In conclusion, the methods associated with a higher risk of lacerations or forceps injuries during birth are normal vaginal delivery and vacuum cup extraction rather than Cesarean birth or epidural administration.