Table 2.
Morbidity associated with Naegele forceps deliveries.
| Morbidity | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Maternal morbidity | ||
| Postpartum hemorrhage >500 mL | 5 | 5.7 |
| Blood transfusion | 1 | 1.1 |
| Perineal laceration | ||
| None | 0 | 0.0 |
| 1st degree | 2 | 2.3 |
| 2nd degree | 54 | 62.1 |
| 3rd degree | 26 | 29.9 |
| 4th degree | 5 | 5.7 |
| Acute postpartum urinary retention lasting over 24 h | 12 | 13.8 |
| Dehiscence and maternal injury except for perineal lacerations | 5 | 5.7 |
| Neonatal morbidity | ||
| Facial injuries | 16 | 18.4 |
| Cephalohematoma | 3 | 3.4 |
| Umbilical artery acidemia | ||
| Umbilical artery pH: 7.10–7.19 | 8 | 9.2 |
| Umbilical artery pH: <7.1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Neonatal intensive care unit admission | 1 | 1.1 |