June 2013 Moms
Ctweito
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Cytotec
Ctweito
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My doctor is inducing me on Sunday and will begin with a dose of cytotec. I have been researching it since my appointment and it seems that it is not approved by the FDA to be used in labor and delivery.
Has anyone on here asked their doctor about this or had an induction with it? What was your experience?
Has anyone on here asked their doctor about this or had an induction with it? What was your experience?
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Re: Cytotec
Seriously, I highly doubt your doctor would give you something that could harm you, let alone put themselves in a position to be sued. As long as you are being induced for a legit reason, I don't see what's wrong.
Then again, your body, your choice.
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This. Just because your doctor says its okay...does not mean its okay!
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Yes this. From what I've been told its only FDA approved to be used for abortions. DO NOT USE.
I agree that you should think twice about using Cytotec. Doctors like it because it is quick and effective, but do your research... it can also be really dangerous. Even the manufacturers of the drug do not recommend it for labor inductions. It has been known to cause uterine rupture and hemorrhaging.
I had to be induced with my son, and requested Cervadil (which is indicated for labor induction and is very safe). My induction was very slow, but ultimately my body kicked into labor and I had an epidural free, vaginal birth.
I just left the Drs office an hour ago and am scheduled to go in Wed evening of next week to start (3) overnight cytotec "doses". I'm already freaking out because I went into labor with DS and am NOT looking forward to being induced. (The Dr's are already on the bossy side and are very C-sec happy/ non vag- delivery friendly, it seems.) Then I googled this medication (everyone has always talked about cervidil) and am more freaked out. I've put a call into the office to find out more. I'll come back and post what they say after I talk to them tomorrow.
Unfortunately, I've had so many losses from having genetic mutation complications. I see a high-rated MFM/ perinatology group that runs the antenatal center at our top-notch hospital in the Washington DC area. It's definitely not a "partnership" in my wishes for a delivery- it's kind of "do what you're told" type of relationship. It sucks. I guess I'm just going to have sex non-stop and pick up a bottle of the primrose oil and try everything I can in the meantime. And trust them, I kind of have to, they do see patients who are at much more risk than I am and the babies come out healthy, which is the ultimate goal here.
Do your own research and make your own decision.
From my research, I would never let that *** near me. BUT- I've heard of several moms using it to be induced without problems. So there must be something to it. The risks and lack of scientific evidence/ non FDA approval just don't make it worth it for me.