Obstetric forceps look like ninja weapons. They come as a pair: 16 inches of solid steel for each hand with curved “blades” that taper into a set of molded grips. Designed for emergencies that require ...

Assisted vaginal birth refers to the use of a specially designed instrument to help with delivery during the last part of labor. It is also referred to as operative vaginal delivery, and accounts for ...

Forceps might be a better instrument than a vacuum cup for assisting a successful birth, but new mothers might experience more trauma and complications after a forceps delivery, according to a new ...

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Obstetric forceps look like ninja weapons. They come as a pair: 16 inches of solid steel for each hand with curved “blades” that taper into a set of molded grips. Designed for emergencies that require ...

Western Sydney University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. There are three ways a baby can be born: a spontaneous vaginal birth where the mother pushes the baby out herself, an ...

BRISTOL, England, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Obstetricians might be too quick to resort to emergency Caesareans instead of choosing forceps-assisted delivery when a woman's labor becomes blocked by the baby, a ...

Giving birth for the first time is a leap into the unknown. Expectant mothers may diligently write birth plans, often hoping for a low-intervention and low pain-relief experience, and to return home ...