A forceps delivery is a medical procedure that is performed during childbirth where a pair of forceps is used to safely guide the baby out of the birth canal. This procedure is typically used when there are certain complications during childbirth that make it difficult for the baby to be born naturally. Although forceps delivery is the most commonly used term for this procedure, there are other words that can be used to describe it as well. These synonyms include vacuum extraction delivery, assisted vaginal delivery, and instrumental delivery, all of which refer to the use of tools to assist with the birth of the baby.