Studies have shown that a Pitocin induction has been linked to having a C-Section.
In other words using Pitocin to stimulate contractions when a woman is in labor can increase her chances of having a C-Section by more than 23%.
What is a Pitocin Induction?
Pitocin is a synthetic form of a natural hormone, Oxytocin. When a woman begins to go into labor, it’s the oxytocin hormone that stimulates contractions. However, if a woman is in labor and she is progressing too slow, Pitocin is often used to speed up the labor process.
Unfortunately the use of Pitocin isn’t always necessary. Read more »