Western Sydney University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. There are three ways a baby can be born: a spontaneous vaginal birth where the mother pushes the baby out herself, an ...

Obstetric forceps look like ninja weapons. They come as a pair: 16 inches of solid steel for each hand with curved “blades” that taper into a set of molded grips. Designed for emergencies that require ...

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 ...

Obstetric forceps look like ninja weapons. They come as a pair: 16 inches of solid steel for each hand with curved “blades” that taper into a set of molded grips. Designed for emergencies that require ...

The Odón Device is far gentler than forceps or suction cups, other common tools doctors and midwives use to assist with the birthing process. ByTim De Chant Friday, November 15, 2013 NOVA NextNOVA ...

With Baby Olivia Coats' head facing up as she pushed through her mother's birth canal, it became a riskier delivery and using forceps made the situation even more ...

The authors call for a reassessment of the safety of these birthing practices. Operative vaginal delivery (OVD) refers to using forceps or vacuum in the second stage of labour if labour is stalled, if ...