Indications for Forceps delivery are all of the following EXCEPT: March 2013
Ans. D i.e. Intact membranesThe membranes must be ruptured before application of forceps Forceps applicationIndicationsDelay in the second stage of laborLow bih weight babyPostmaturityMaternal distressAppearance of fetal distressCord prolapseAfter coming head of breechPre-eclampsiaPost-caesarean pregnancyConditions to be fulfilledMembranes must have rupturedHead must be engaged; station must be > +2No obstruction should be presentSuitable presentation and positionCervix must be fully dilated and effacedLive babyUterus should be actively contracting and relaxing
Mento-anterior Face presentation
After coming head of breech
Prolonged second stage of labor
Intact membrane