Pitocin, also known as oxytocin, is a medication that is used to induce or augment labor. It is a synthetic version of the naturally occurring hormone oxytocin, which is released by the body during labor. Pitocin can be used to start labor, speed up labor, or stop bleeding after childbirth. However, there are some risks associated with the use of Pitocin, including uterine rupture, fetal distress, and postpartum hemorrhage.
For these reasons, it is important to consider avoiding Pitocin if possible. There are a number of things that can be done to help avoid the need for Pitocin, including:
