Rotational Forceps – Historical Context The development of nonrotational forceps, manual rotation and vacuum as part of the obstetric armamentarium has been described in the previous three chapters. Obstetric forceps required adaptation in order to achieve rotation within the confines…
The Vacuum Extractor – Historical Context The use of the vacuum extractor in high-income countries has increased, so that a majority of assisted vaginal deliveries globally are now performed using this instrument as opposed to the obstetric forceps. The vacuum…
The Forceps – Historical Context The invention of the forceps by the Chamberlen family and how the instruments were initially used has been described in Chapter 15 . The addition of the pelvic curve to the design of the forceps…
Introduction Assisted vaginal delivery (AVD) remains, in skilled hands, the most efficient method of expediting birth in the second stage of labour and is associated with fewer adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes than any alternative. This chapter will focus on…