A forceps rotation of 30deg from left occiput anterior (LOA) to occiput anterior (OA) with extraction of the fetus from +2 station is described as which type of forceps delivery?: (A) High forceps, (B) Midforceps, (C) Low forceps, (D) Outlet forceps
Answer is C. Ans. is c, i.e. Low forcepsRef. Dutta Obs. 9/e p 533, Table 37.2Presence of fetal head at +2 station indicates low forceps delivery.High forceps = Head not engagedMid cavity forceps = Head engaged, presenting part above +2 stationLow forceps = Head at +2 or below it but not yet reached pelvic flowOuttet = Head at or on perineum