Re: Pitocin given after delivery -- Seeking more information

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I was induced, but my doctor ordered the pit after delivery and it was no big deal. IMO, a "non-issue". I'm sure others might feel differently.

At Thu, 18 Nov 1999, Marshella wrote: >
>Hello Everyone,
>
>At my last OBGYN visit, with my new doctor, and while discussing my
>birth plan, my doctor told me it was more or less a matter of routine
>that patients are given pitocin after the delivery of the placenta in
>order to avoid a possible hemorrage situation. Regardless of whether
>pitocin was needed before or during delivery of the baby. I would like
>to know about how widespread this practice is and what percentage of
>births before the practice became a matter of routine were subject to
>hemorrage to the point where the pitocin would be administered to try
>and stop it. What are the advantages/disadvantages to this as a matter
>of routine practice? Any and all comments appreciated by both doctors
>and patients here. Thank you.
>
>--
>Marshella (edd #1 2/10/00)
>

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