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Types of forceps

There are three main types of forceps:

  • outlet forceps
  • low-cavity/mid-cavity forceps
  • rotational forceps.

Image of Outlet, low/mid-cavity and rotational forceps.
Outlet forceps (left), low or mid-cavity forceps (centre) and rotational forceps (right)


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