Forceps delivery is a type of assisted vaginal delivery. In this, the doctor uses forceps to hold the baby's head to guide the baby to come out of the birth canal. It is done when the mother tries to push the baby during a contraction. Forceps is an instrument presenting with a shape of pair of large spoons or salad tongs. The common side effects of forceps delivery are damage to the facial nerves of the baby, swelling on the baby's head, trauma to the baby's eyes, and brain injury to the baby. The time of recovery is six to eight weeks in women.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I totally understand the problem. It is not a very frequent but a well known complication of forceps.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I got your concern. Well, based on your history, I can say that due to birth trauma and subsequent consequences she may have airway obstruction.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cephalohematoma after forceps delivery is very common, but cannot remain up to 5 years.
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