Traction force required for forceps delivery In primigravida is:
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
15 kg
18 to 20 kg
13 kg
25 kg
Abnormal labor