Skin-Capital Forceps

Head cutaneous forceps are a special instrument that is used to grasp and hold the skin folds of the fetal head during childbirth. They are metal tongs with a ratchet (a special mechanism that allows you to regulate the compression force), having two plates at the ends with deep corrugated lines.

When using scalp forceps, the doctor or midwife carefully grasps the skin folds of the fetal head, which avoids damage to them and ensures a safer and more comfortable birth.

Head forceps are an important tool in obstetric practice as they help ensure safety and comfort for both mother and baby. The use of these forceps can reduce the risk of injury and damage to the skin and soft tissues of the fetal head, as well as reduce the likelihood of ruptures and tears during childbirth.

In addition, scalp forceps can be used as an auxiliary tool to facilitate the birth of the fetal head. In this case, the doctor or midwife may use forceps to help the fetal head pass through the birth canal and out.

However, despite its effectiveness, the use of capillary forceps has its risks and can cause complications. For example, improper use of forceps can result in damage to the skin of the fetal head or infection. Therefore, when using forceps, you must take all precautions and follow your doctor's instructions.

In conclusion, glans forceps are an important tool for a safe and comfortable delivery. However, their use should be justified and carried out under the supervision of an experienced physician.



“Dermal head forceps” or simply “forceps” are special medical instruments designed for various procedures related to grasping and holding parts of the body. One of the most common uses of forceps is to grasp the baby's head during birth.

Forceps used in childbirth usually have round plates at the ends with corrugations on them. The corrugations allow the instruments to firmly grip and hold the fold of glans skin. This method of gripping allows for a more stable and correct shape of the head as it is pulled out during labor.

Capturing the head with forceps is crucial for the proper progress of labor, as well as for maintaining the health of mother and child. However, the correct technique for using forceps requires special skills and experience from the doctor or midwife, who must be careful and careful. Improper use of forceps may result in improper gripping, deformation and damage to the skin, or even harm the baby.

Depending on the circumstances, forceps can be used as a main tool, or supplemented with various techniques for dilating the cervix. The use of forceps is often accompanied by preliminary dissection of the skin and soft tissues