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Obstetrical forceps

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An instrument with two blades and a handle designed to aid in the vaginal delivery of a baby.

Forceps may be used to ease a delivery or because of problems with fetal distress or fetal position.

The decision to use forceps or do a C-section must be made by an obstetrician

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