Prerequisite for applying forceps are all except: September 2007
Ans. C: Saggital suture should be in line with transverse diameter of pelvis Conditions to be fulfilled prior to forceps operation: The fetal head must be engaged Cervix must be fully dilated Membranes must be ruptured The position and station of the fetal head must be known No major CPD Adequate analgesia Bladder must be emptied.
Aftercoming head of breech
There should be no CPD
Saggital suture should be in line with transverse diameter of pelvis
Foetal head should be engaged