Definition
Forceps delivery involves using specialized tongs (forceps) to guide the baby's head through the birth canal during childbirth. It's like using a gentle assist when the baby needs a little help coming out. It is not as common now as it once was. Doctors use forceps when labor is stalling or if there's a risk to the baby. It requires skill and precision to avoid injury to the baby or mother. Forceps delivery is a type of assisted vaginal delivery.