FORCEPS DELIVERY

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Forceps delivery is a means of extracting the foetus with the aid of obstetric forceps when it is inadvisable or impossible for the mother to complete the delivery by her own effort. • This procedure is performed by a forceps; an instrument that has two parts that cross each other like scissors and lock at the intersection. • The lock may be of sliding type or of screw type. • Each part consists of a handle, a lock, a shank and a blade. • The blade is joined to the handle by a shank. • The blade has two curves, cephalic curve to fit the head, and pelvic curve that correspond with the curved axis of the pelvis.
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