What sort of forceps was this?

[CityTorn]

I don't really use this nickname, but wanted to be a bit anonymous for this and some people know me in real life...

I have seen a few threads recently about forceps, which are often very strongly debated. It has got me thinking about my own forceps delivery a few years ago. I can't work out whether what I had was low forceps or Keillands, and don't recall being told at the time. I am wondering if I post some details whether anyone will be able to hazard a guess...

My DD was OP and I ended up on the drip with a very strong epidural. When it came to pushing, DD was distressed and needed to come out fairly quickly. I pushed for an hour, but couldn't get her 'round the U bend' as the midwife put it. The registrar originally said he was going to use ventouse, but at the last minute decided that he couldn't quite get a good enough grip and didn't want to waste time. He said he would rather do forceps in the delivery room, as he was sure it would be a straightforward forceps delivery and that would avoid needing to go down to theatre and prep for a possible section.

Does that sound like it was likely to be low forceps?

I know I could probably get my medical records, etc, but I've had other children since and, well, it seems a lot of hassle for what is essentially curiosity.

I would guess Neville Barnes or Wrigleys. Keillands aren't used very often and it sounds like your DD was just needing a bit of a tug, rather than rotation. If she was low enough for vonteuse, mid or low forceps should have been enough.

Did they not give you a discharge report when you left hospital? It should say on there.

Sounds like DD - was stuck at the U bend. Neville Barnes forceps were used with us.

Thanks both!

CuppaTea - they probably did give me a report at the time but it could be anywhere! It's only with all the recent threads that I've started wondering. Maybe I will happen upon it one day and get a definite answer!

Def. Neville Barnes or Andersons (same thing exactly but different names). They are mid cavity forceps. I haven't seen Wrigleys used for years in a vaginal delivery as they will use a ventouse instead for an outlet lift out and rotation will always be done in theatre.

Thanks Laluna. If rotation is always done in theatre, does that mean Keillands would always be done in theatre .

Yes, Citytorn.

Thanks. That sorted that question out for me then. Thanks for taking the time to answer.