Obstetrical Forceps

In the course of an obstetrical delivery, it sometimes becomes advantageous to speed the delivery with forceps, for the benefit of the baby, the mother, or both.

Other options to speed the delivery might include the use of a vacuum extractor, or Cesarean section.

This video demonstrates the procedure of operative vaginal delivery with forceps as a familiarization for women’s healthcare providers.

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