Verified By Apollo Gynecologist July 14, 2021
3876Parturition, particularly vaginal birth, is one of the simplest, most uncomplicated medical procedures. However, it often requires the assistance of medical staff. There are several types of medical-assisted delivery methods, such as episiotomy, amniotomy, induced labor, fetal monitoring, forceps delivery, vacuum extraction, and Cesarean section. Depending upon your condition during labor, your doctor may advise you to take medical assistance during delivery.
Forceps delivery is an assisted delivery method in which doctors insert large, spoon-like forceps inside the vagina, place them around the baby’s head, and gently pull out the baby.
However, it is not a preferred assisted delivery method anymore. Doctors usually perform a Cesarean section.
Forceps delivery is performed during the second stage of labor when your cervix is fully dilated, membranes have ruptured, the baby has descended into the birth canal, and you’re unable to push the baby out. It may also be employed when the baby is stuck in the birth canal.
There are several reasons doctor will recommend forceps delivery, including,
If the mother cannot deliver the baby even after pushing up to the maximum period, forceps delivery is employed.
If the fetal monitor indicates changes in the baby’s heart rate pattern, forceps delivery is needed immediately.
Doctors shorten the labor duration if the mother has heart-related issues, such as high blood pressure or cardiac disease.
The labor is very hard on the mother, physically and psychologically. After a certain point, she loses all her energy to push the baby further. That is when assistance, including the use of forceps, is needed for the delivery.
It has several significant advantages.
Although it is considered a safe procedure, in rare cases, risks may arise. These fall into two categories.
A forceps delivery occurs in the second stage of labor if the labor is taking too long or the baby is exhibiting distress. If you wish to avoid a forceps delivery, it is essential to discuss and develop a detailed birth plan beforehand.
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It is not recommended, when:
Your doctors will first attempt to facilitate a normal delivery by encouraging labor. They will try using local anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, or intravenous medication to induce labor more effectively. In some cases, an episiotomy is also performed to ease the delivery.
If your procedure involves an episiotomy and your vagina is torn, healing might take longer than usual. Sometimes, fecal incontinence can also occur. If your pain worsens or you have a fever accompanied by an infection, immediately consult your doctor.
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