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Forceps for Labor and Delivery

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Cephalic Forceps for Birth

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Definition: A set of metal tong like structures used to help pull a baby out of the vagina once the baby has descended enough. It is called an assisted delivery and may require the need for episiotomy.
Examples:
"The doctor used forceps to pull the baby out when I gave birth."
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