Among patients who undergo forceps-assisted vaginal delivery, obesity does not appear to be associated with increased risk for complications such as injuries to the anal sphincter or the need for ...

Forceps might be a better instrument than a vacuum cup for assisting a successful birth, but new mothers might experience more trauma and complications after a forceps delivery, according to a new ...

Assisted vaginal birth refers to the use of a specially designed instrument to help with delivery during the last part of labor. It is also referred to as operative vaginal delivery, and accounts for ...

Aug. 2, 2004 (San Diego) — Occiput posterior presentation adds markedly to the risk of grade 3 or 4 anal sphincter laceration within the setting of forceps-assisted delivery, according to researchers ...

Eight NHS trusts are now offering a new, less painful device to help women with assisted delivery - the first innovation in ...

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When babies need help coming into the world, forceps may carry less risk of newborn seizures compared with vacuum deliveries or Cesarean section, a new study suggests. In ...

The final autopsy report of the infant who died shortly after a forcep-assisted delivery was released today. Olivia Marie Coats was removed from life support on Jan. 1 at Hermann Memorial Hospital in ...

During vaginal delivery, your doctor may use a vacuum to help remove your baby from the birth canal. This procedure makes delivery more rapid. It may be needed to avoid injury to the baby and to avoid ...