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Pitocin : Induction and Augmentation

Pitocin : Induction and Augmentation. How? Risks? Benefits? Alternatives? Support?. Induction. Pitocin is a drug used to artificially start labor. Must be administered intravenously

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Pitocin : Induction and Augmentation

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  1. Pitocin: Induction and Augmentation How? Risks? Benefits? Alternatives? Support? Rachel Bloxham CIS 1020 Final Project

  2. Induction • Pitocin is a drug used to artificially start labor. • Must be administered intravenously • Pitocinis the synthetic version of oxytocin– a hormone that signals contractions to start and birth to occur. • Doesn’t signal endorphin release in the brain to help with discomfort because it is synthetic Rachel Bloxham CIS 1020 Final Project

  3. Risks of using Pitocin • Contractions that are stronger than normal- more difficult to deal with pain without pain meds • can cause fetal distress • Increased risk of forceps or vacuum extraction • Increased risk of cesarean section • Requires continuous electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) Rachel Bloxham CIS 1020 Final Project

  4. Benefits of Pitocin • When water breaks and labor does not begin • If baby or mother’s lives are at risk if pregnancy continues due to health problems Rachel Bloxham CIS 1020 Final Project

  5. The Birth of a Mother. Rachel Bloxham CIS 1020 Final Project

  6. Alternative induction methods • Intercourse • Nipple stimulation • Relaxation and guided imagery • Castor oil • Massage and pressure points • herbs Rachel Bloxham CIS 1020 Final Project

  7. Necessary Augmentation of Labor • When pregnancy is prolonged– beyond 42 weeks • When labor stalls • Medical issues (high blood pressure, etc) • Baby not thriving • Prolonged labor with firm cervix Rachel Bloxham CIS 1020 Final Project

  8. Pitocin Summary Rachel Bloxham CIS 1020 Final Project

  9. Statistics Rachel Bloxham CIS 1020 Final Project

  10. Doula’s Role • Relaxation • Patterned breathing • Attention focusing and visualization • Counter pressure, massage • Rituals • Heat and cold • Change positions • Encouragement her! Rachel Bloxham CIS 1020 Final Project

  11. References • About.com • Childbirth.org • Birth.com • Babies.sutterhealth.org • Revolutionhealth.com • Birthingnaturally.net • Birth doula workshop manual • “The Birth Partner” by Penny Simkin Rachel Bloxham CIS 1020 Final Project

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