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Medical Term

forceps, obstetric

forceps, obstetric
Fig. — forceps, obstetric

Surgical instruments that are used in forceps delivery to deliver the head of a baby in a difficult labour. Obstetric forceps consist of 2 blades that can be locked together and that cup the babyΓÇÖs head.

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