forceps delivery

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Definition

Noun: A method of assisted vaginal childbirth in which a medical instrument called forceps is used. The forceps are carefully inserted through the vagina to gently grasp the baby's head and assist in guiding it through the birth canal during delivery.

Usage

This term is used specifically in medical contexts, particularly in obstetrics, to describe a type of instrumental delivery. - The obstetrician performed a forceps delivery when the mother's pushing was not progressing. - Forceps delivery is considered when there is a need to expedite the second stage of labor for the health of the mother or baby.

Advanced Usage
  • The procedure is typically indicated for specific maternal or fetal conditions, such as maternal exhaustion or concerning fetal heart rate patterns.
  • Its use has declined in modern obstetrics in favor of vacuum extraction or cesarean section when possible, due to risks of potential fetal injury.
Variants and Related Words
  • Instrumental delivery: A broader term encompassing both forceps delivery and vacuum extraction.
  • Operative vaginal delivery: The formal medical category that includes forceps and vacuum-assisted births.
Synonyms
  • Assisted delivery (in a specific, instrumental context)
  • Instrumental childbirth
Related Phrases
  • Failed forceps: A situation where an attempted forceps delivery is unsuccessful, often leading to a cesarean section.
  • Outlet forceps: A specific type of forceps application used when the baby's head is visible at the vaginal opening.
Noun
  1. delivery in which forceps are inserted through the vagina and used to grasp the head of the fetus and pull it through the birth canal; since the forceps can injure the fetus this procedure has generally given way to cesarean deliveries