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Pitocin before placenta?

junie216junie216
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Hi ladies.  I was reading the insert for pitocin...found here under prescribing information:  https://www.jhppharma.com/products/brands/pitocin.php --> https://www.jhppharma.com/products/PI/07112011/Pitocin-42023-116-02-Package-Insert-2011.pdf

While it does indicate that pitocin is applicable in third stage, it seems to state that the shot of pitocin (versus an IV delivery) should only be given after delivery of the placenta.

Postpartum: Pitocin is indicated to produce uterine contractions during the third stage of labor and to control postpartum bleeding or hemorrhage.

Intramuscular administration. (One mL) Ten (10) units of Pitocin can be given after the delivery of the placenta.

I'm a FTM, baby due in May, and I've heard stories about women getting the pitocin shot to help facilitate the delivery of the placenta.  This seems to contradict that.

Have you heard of this before and if so, is this something to be concerned about?

I saw a post a few days back about how lots of moms on this board think it is still okay to get the shot and now I'm wondering about it.

I plan to ask my midwife about this at my next appointment.  Just wanted to see what you all thought about this and if I'm making a big deal out of nothing.

Thanks!

 

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Re: Pitocin before placenta?

  • tokenhosertokenhoser member
    I wouldn't be concerned either way. I'm pretty sure I received it as soon as my son was delivered. Midwives are more likely to take a "wait and see" approach. I know my uterus wasn't contracting as fast as my doctor wanted it to, so I'm sure I would have had it even if I asked to wait.
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  • BriDailyBriDaily member
    Pitocin is used to help the uterus contract and slow bleeding. But Motherwort does the same thing without nearly as many side effects. My midwife gave it to me after my delivery. You can mix it in some juice or water or something. 
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  • virginiagirl11virginiagirl11 member
    I'm really not sure but I can tell you that I refused to even consider pitocin during my son's birth but allowed my MW to give it to me after he was born because I had a lot of bleeding and she wanted to slow it. She only gave me a small amount and it worked pretty well. I didn't care because my son was out by then. :)
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