It is most commonly used during appendicectomy(removal of appendix) to hold either appendix or caecum. Moreover it is used to hold small bowel during exploratory laparotomy and sometimes during resection anastomosis. Forceps are a medical tool that resemble large salad tongs. During a forceps delivery, your doctor will use this tool to grasp your baby’s head and gently guide your baby out of the birth canal. Forceps are usually used during a contraction when the mother is trying to push the baby out.