Forceps Delivery (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor decided to perform a forceps delivery to expedite the birthing process as the mother was experiencing severe exhaustion.
- Despite the risks involved, the parents opted for a forceps delivery as an alternative to a cesarean section.
- The medical team explained the risks and benefits of forceps delivery to the expectant mother before proceeding with the procedure.
- Forceps delivery is often performed when the mother is fully dilated but pushing is proving to be ineffective.
- The increased risk of fetal injury associated with forceps delivery has led to a significant decline in its use in modern obstetrics.