Forceps delivery in modern obstetric practice

Roshni R Patel; Deirdre J Murphy

doi:10.1136/bmj.328.7451.1302

Forceps delivery in modern obstetric practice

BMJ. 2004 May 29;328(7451):1302-5. doi: 10.1136/bmj.328.7451.1302.

Authors

Roshni R Patel¹, Deirdre J Murphy

Affiliation

¹ Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St Michael's Hospital, University of Bristol, BS2 8EG.

Abstract

This review discusses the specific uses and potential advantages of forceps over other modes of delivery. To enable women to make an informed choice about mode of delivery, obstetricians need to be adequately trained and supervised in the use of forceps

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Attitude to Health
Birth Injuries / etiology
Decision Making
Delivery, Obstetric / instrumentation*
Delivery, Obstetric / trends
Female
Forecasting
Humans
Obstetrical Forceps / adverse effects
Obstetrical Forceps / statistics & numerical data*
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Outcome