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Managing Complications in Pregnancy and Childbirth: - IAWG

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P-34 Forceps deliveryFIGURE P-11Apply<strong>in</strong>g the right blade of the forceps• Depress the h<strong>and</strong>les <strong>and</strong> lock the forceps.• Difficulty <strong>in</strong> lock<strong>in</strong>g usually <strong>in</strong>dicates that the application is<strong>in</strong>correct. In this case, remove the blades <strong>and</strong> recheck the positionof the head. Reapply only if rotation is confirmed.• After lock<strong>in</strong>g, apply steady traction <strong>in</strong>feriorly <strong>and</strong> posteriorly witheach contraction (Fig P-12).FIGURE P-12Lock<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> apply<strong>in</strong>g traction• Between contractions check:

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