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[Forceps delivery--obstetric indications and outcome]

D Wydra¹, A Rogoza, A Szczurowicz

¹Instytutu Połoznictwa i Chorób Kobiecych AM w Gdańsku.

Ginekologia Polska

|July 1, 1996

Summary

Forceps delivery, often indicated for fetal distress, leads to longer labor, increased blood loss, and prolonged hospitalization compared to normal vaginal delivery. Newborns also show poorer outcomes, as measured by the Apgar score.

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Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Perinatal Medicine

Background:

Forceps-assisted delivery is an obstetric intervention used in specific clinical scenarios.
Understanding the maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with forceps delivery is crucial for clinical decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the outcomes of forceps delivery with normal vaginal delivery.
To evaluate maternal and neonatal parameters in forceps-assisted births.

Main Methods:

A comparative analysis of 170 forceps deliveries versus a control group of normal vaginal deliveries.
Assessment of maternal factors including age, obstetrical history, gestational age, labor duration, traumatization, blood loss, and hospitalization time.
Evaluation of neonatal outcomes using the Apgar score, delivery method, and incidence of newborn injuries.

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Main Results:

The primary indication for forceps delivery was imminent fetal asphyxia.
Forceps delivery was associated with a significantly longer second stage of labor, greater blood loss, and prolonged hospitalization.
Newborns undergoing forceps delivery exhibited poorer Apgar scores compared to the control group.

Conclusions:

Forceps-assisted delivery is linked to increased maternal morbidity and adverse neonatal outcomes.
The findings highlight the potential risks associated with forceps use, particularly in cases of fetal distress.