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 ...

The jury agreed that Dr. Backardjiev was negligent in his use of forceps during Olivia’s birth in 2013. Olivia suffered skull fractures and died 5 days later. We took a closer look at the use of ...

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 ...

With Baby Olivia Coats' head facing up as she pushed through her mother's birth canal, it became a riskier delivery and using forceps made the situation even more ...