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WHAT ROLE DOES FORCEPS DELIVERY PLAY IN INCONTINENCE?

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WHAT ROLE DOES FORCEPS DELIVERY PLAY IN INCONTINENCE?

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Forceps increases the risk of injury to the nerves and muscles of the pelvis. Forceps are the spoon-shaped metal instruments that are sometimes inserted into the mother’s vagina and placed around the baby’s head at the time of delivery. These instruments are usually used after a long or difficult labor to help deliver a baby. As the doctor pulls on the forceps, they push away the muscles and soft tissues in the pelvis, allowing more room for the baby to come out. The forceps also help the doctor to pull the baby out, especially if there is a tight fit. However, because the instruments are made of metal and take up space of their own, they increase the risk of stretching and tearing the vagina and supporting tissues of the pelvis. They also put more force against the nerves that run inside the pelvis. As a result, more harm can be done to the tissues, possibly resulting in long-term damage and eventual incontinence. Forceps were invented in the 1500’s, at a time when cesarean section wa

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