Obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI ... of operative vaginal deliveries (OVD), which include the use of forceps and vacuum extraction. A study conducted in Canada found that the rates of ...

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Jane,* a 35-year-old gravida 2, para 2, had a low forceps delivery 10 weeks ago ... The midwife took a comprehensive history. Jane's labor was complicated by the presence of moderate meconium ...

Factors such as epidural analgesia, episiotomy, and forceps delivery were found to ... patients and implement preventive measures during labor and delivery. In addition to identifying risk factors ...

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One study concluded: “There was a very high incidence of abnormal FHR [fetal heart rate] during the second stage of labor, however ... She continues, “Women need to bear in mind that obstetric ...

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Gather the necessary equipment: a scalpel with a number 15 blade, two pairs of surgical scissors (one for tissues and one for sutures), toothed forceps ... physical labor may need to wait up ...