@Axtremus said in Some malpractice suits aren’t frivolous:
I was reading up on obstetrical forceps and got the impression that “pulling the baby’s head” to aid delivery was/is a common practice
Yes, very common. However, as you say, done poorly, it can be dangerous. Most of the OBs with which I worked had abandoned their use, relying on a suction device to help deliver the head. The cup is applied to the fetus's scalp, and by squeezing the handle, vacuum is created.
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