Traction force required for forceps delivery In primigravida is:: (A) 15 kg, (B) 18 to 20 kg, (C) 13 kg, (D) 25 kg
Answer is B. Functions of forceps Traction force:in primigravidae the traction force required is about 20kg and that in multipara about 13 kg rotation of head:can be acheived by Kielland&;s forceps act as a protective cage for head from the pressure of bih canal as in a premature baby, controlled delivery of the after coming head in breech D.C.DUTTA&;S TEXTBOOK OF OBSTETRICS,pg no:574,7th edition