midforceps
Noun
An obstetrical method for delivery of a baby using a forceps when the head is already engaged and the station is above +2 cm (or, formerly, when the head is already engaged but the criteria for low forceps are not met).
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Those who are using block anaesthesia are familiar with the fact that the mother has lost the expulsive urge, midforceps are not unusual and outlet forceps are almost routine with a block.
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mid forcepsmid-forceps