Abstract: A unitary clamp integrally structured from two U-shaped members respectively disposed one from the other by an interjoining web between proximate arms of each U-shaped member, distal ends of each member having latching means mechanism so as to latch, simultaneously, both U-shaped members into a closed position and the interjoining web sheets spacially disposing each U-shaped member into adjacent closing engagement about an umbilical cord. The web sheets are cut by a pair of scissors to sever the cord and one of the U-shaped clamp members is thus attached to the umbilical cord attached to the abdomen of an infant while the other to the umbilical cord connected to the placenta. On voiding of the placenta, the latter is discarded. When healing of the umbilical cord to the infant is achieved, that clamp member may be removed or discarded.

Abstract: Obstetric forceps have a pair of elongated members, each having a blade at one end, a handle at an opposite end and a shank connecting the blade and handle. The members pivotally engage each other at a pivot point intermediate their ends and freely moveable when so engaged. The blades and shanks of each of the members are resiliently constructed to exert a traction force within a preset margin of safety and to slip when the preset margin of safety is exceeded.