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StatPearls, LLC

  • Pelvimetry

Forceps Delivery

The use of forceps in infant delivery has declined sharply in the United States, with only about 0.98% of vaginal births involving forceps in 2023. Despite reduced utilization, forceps-assisted delivery remains a vital obstetric skill, offering a safe alternative to cesarean delivery when used appropriately. This course reviews this technique, which requires a thorough knowledge of maternal pelvic anatomy, fetal position and station, and the criteria for operative vaginal delivery. Participants will also gain an in-depth understanding of proper assessment of pelvimetry, fetal head engagement, and maternal and fetal contraindications, ensuring safety and optimal outcomes. This activity explores evidence-based recommendations for forceps delivery, including indications, contraindications, procedural techniques, and management of complications, as well as the assessment of labor progress, identification of appropriate candidates, and safe, effective operative vaginal delivery strategies. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance the learner’s competence in performing forceps deliveries, employing the recommended techniques, managing complications, and implementing an appropriate interprofessional approach in patients undergoing this procedure, ultimately improving maternal and neonatal outcomes while reducing unnecessary cesarean deliveries.

Credit & MOC Details

Credit information is provided by the course provider. We recommend confirming credit eligibility with the provider or your licensing board before starting the activity.

Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

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This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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