Mid Pelvic Barton's Forceps Applicationsin the Second Stage of Labour Abnormalities, Maternal and Fetal Outcomes

Abstract

Mid pelvic forceps application, which may be used as alternative method to Cesarian sectio if there is no absolute cephalo-pelvic disproportion (CPD), are associated with second stage of labour abnormalities. Barton's forceps is American is orijin and appmied mora easily than otherb at midpelvic occiput transverse positions. İn our clinic, this forceps was used on 28 of 64 monitored, term pregnant women, who had fetal distress and prolonged labour. Other 36 patients with inadequate forceps conditions, underwent Cesarian sectio at the same period. Maternal and fetal outcomes were compared in the article.