? Hoping that your baby will arrive soon is what all pregnant women look forward to in September, but sometimes it doesn't go so smoothly, and you may have passed your due date without any sign of labor. Your doctor may recommend oxytocin to induce labor, so it's a good idea to know the side effects associated with oxytocin beforehand.

? I. Effects and side effects of oxytocin

1. What is oxytocin

? Oxytocin is a hormone produced by the body to stimulate contractions, during which oxytocin levels increase. When oxytocin production is too low, there is no way to cause uterine contractions, so your doctor will give you a mixture of oxytocin.

2. Improves Pleasure

Oxytocin helps to improve pleasure in women who have had a natural birth. Synthetic oxytocin enters the bloodstream directly and therefore has a different effect during labor than natural oxytocin.

? 3. Oxytocin is a last resort

? Usually because your deadline is too late. Instead of using oxytocin, your doctor may suggest the option of nipple stimulation to increase your body's production of oxytocin.

? 4. Oxytocin side effects

? Synthetic oxytocin may have some side effects such as vomiting, high blood pressure, postpartum hemorrhage, allergic reactions, uterine rupture, etc. So it is better to think twice before using it.

? 5. Oxytocin applicability

? Oxytocin is not suitable for all women, especially those over 35 years of age who have kidney, heart and liver problems, allergic reactions to synthetic hormones, problems with natural childbirth, or who have had a cesarean section.

? Second, the use of oxytocin

1. Dosage varies: The dosage of oxytocin varies from person to person, even if it is used to induce labor or control postpartum hemorrhage. The doctor will make a judgment based on the mother's health condition.

2. No other purpose: Oxytocin should not be used for any other purpose during pregnancy other than inducing labor and controlling postpartum hemorrhage, so be aware of the purpose for which your doctor is using it.

3. Stop if necessary: Oxytocin may cause contractions that are too close together or difficult to control with pain-free medications, in which case your doctor may stop your oxytocin prescription. or any abnormality in the uterus or fetus.

4. Medications may interfere: Certain medications, including over-the-counter medications, may interfere with the use of oxytocin, so pregnant women should tell their doctor before taking any synthetic oxytocin.

? ?5. May help in placental separation: Oxytocin not only helps in the labor process, but also in separating the placenta from the uterus. Additionally, it may support the emotional health of the new mom, as well as physical and bodily transformation.

Third, the effect of oxytocin on the fetus

1. First of all, it is certain that this oxytocin will not affect the fetus if used normally. But if it is used too much and injected too quickly it can lead to spasmodic contractions of the uterus. And this may be because the birth canal is too small, or the fetus is too large, the continuous contractions are not relieved, which affects the descent of the fetus, and may easily cause hemorrhage of the pregnant woman, lack of oxygen to the fetus, and other problems.

2. Excessive use of oxytocin can cause uterine contractions. When there is little resistance to labor and the entire process of labor is less than three hours, this is called "emergency labor" in medicine. Emergency deliveries are too late to sterilize the perineum. It is too late to sterilize the perineum, protect it, and cause problems such as postpartum infections and falls in the newborn.

? 3. In addition, prolonged uterine contractions can also affect the blood circulation of the placenta, causing problems such as stillbirth or neonatal asphyxia. Therefore, it is recommended to remember to use oxytocin urgently to shorten the labor process and see your baby early. Otherwise the consequences are unimaginable.