This is part of my Wondering About Series. Feel free to e-mail any questions you are wondering about to sheridan AT enjoybirth DOT com. My question is in regards to Pitocin. I want the truth, preferably from a mom who has experienced both types of labors- induced and spontaneous. With my first son, I was […]
Wondering Wednesday: Does Pitocin Make Pressure Waves Stronger? Read More »
One thing that I suggest to my doula clients facing induction is to ask their care providers if they can turn up the pitocin SLOWLY. Even turn it down once pressure waves have started. I know that this is possible. Here is a great post from Birth Sense about a hospital based midwife who does
Pitocin – Why Won't they do it Slowly? Read More »
There has been a big rumbling going through the internet about this topic. About doctors who encourage using pitocin until the baby is in distress. Some feel it is a way for OBs to create a need for a cesarean. Some feel it is a way to just get the babies out quicker so the OB
Pit to Distress – Wow Read More »
Pitocin is such a powerful drug and should be used with care. I always encourage my doula clients who are being induced that they should request that the pitocin be upped VERY slowly and then stop upping it when the pressure waves start. Just let your body take over at that point. When a mom
Pitocin – a nurses perspective Read More »
As usual this is not meant as medical advice. This is just information with a lot of links so you can do more research! Then make the best decision for yourself! Everyone wonders why the cesarean rate is so high, I think a huge reason is all of the inductions happening today. Over 40 %
