Re: Pitocin

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Depends on the indication. If the labor is being induced, the pitocin is started, followed by contractions. If a patient is in labor, but the contractions are felt not to be adequate, then the pitocin is started. It is not required in every labor. >
>Also, if the mother has I.B.S., will the Pitocin affect this condition
>adversely causing additional pain?

I have no knowledge of any association between pitocin and worsening irritable bowel syndrome. >
>Does it typically go into effect immediately? I've heard horror stories

Pitocin augmented labor has been shown to be no worse than actual labor with regard to the patient's perception of pain. Labor hurts, no matter the cause. Pitocin is the same as your body makes (oxytocin) to produce contractions.

are there any better alternatives?

Natural labor, if it occurs in a timely fashion and is adequate to progress labor. Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
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Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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