Does a forceps delivery contribute to frontal lobe injury and what are the symptoms?

Answer 1

Hello dear, I do understand your worry, but please, don't panic. Forceps delivery is not recommended just because it could affect the baby and her/his further health. In some countries even the forceps delivery was projected to be forbidden.Yet it is practiced from so many obstetrician all over the world. The baby's head is so soft and every unskilful or at random "touch" could possibly affect ,hence it could contribute to frontal lobe injury. The best thing you can do is to reassure yourself by taking the baby to qualified pediatrician. Again, please, do not panic and be calm. Wish you all the best from the bottom of my heart!

Answer 2

That is a good question. Unfortunately, I do not know the answer. I did just want to comment though, that I had a baby boy nearly 17 years ago. He wasn't real willing to come out, but even that long ago, there was another option to forceps.

The Doctor used like a suction cup to pull him out. He looked real funny for like a day and a half - maybe 2 days most. He looked like a conehead. He really had a point up there (and he was bald). But, I kept a hat on him for that time, and he turned out just great. He will be 17 this November.

That's all I wanted to say. That if there was a better option to forceps then, there is certainly at least the same available now, and I haven't kept up with these things, but with all the technology out now, wouldn't be surprised if there aren't a lot of better options.

Ask your OBGYN for the most up to date info on that.

Just a suggestion.

Good luck.

Answer 3

The head of a baby is soft and forceps will make an impression on the head for a while. Yes, there is bruising. Make sure your pediatrician stays on top of it in the beginning. Normally, it all passes and the baby's head fills out normal with no problems. If you are worried, talk to your pediatrician.