"Kielland's forceps have a less pronounced pelvic curve than more commonly used curved outlet forceps. They allow for higher operative vaginal delivery rates when rotation of the fetal head is required and possess a sliding lock, allowing correction of an asynclitic cephalic presentation 9. Kielland's forceps were initially created and used for the rotation of an unengaged, malposition fetal head at full dilatation (delivered in current practice by second-stage cesarean section). They are now used to overcome mid-cavity fetal head malposition resulting in relative cephalo-pelvic disproportion and a prolonged second stage of labor." (Nash et al) This item was donated to RANZCOG in 1997 by Dr Bryan Foy, who noted they had "served me faithfully and frequently since 1957 and I regard them with affection."Set of stainless steel forceps. Consists of two curved, interlocking blades. The handle of each blade is curved outwards at each end for grip. Forceps are engraved with the text 'Kielland Reg'd Trademark'. Previous owner, Mr David A. Abell said that they were rusted when he acquired them and he had them replaced. The forceps are inscribed 'Kielland Reg'd Trademark'obstetric delivery, forceps

Kjelland's forceps, stamped "Original Kielland", "no. 8911", and also stamped "D.R.P". The forceps were donated by Mr David A. Abell and were rusted when Mr Abell acquired them and he had them replated. The forceps are stamped "Original Kielland", "no. 8911", and "D.R.P".