2. Oxytocin can cause uterine rupture. When the fetal position is incorrect or there is pelvic narrowing, even if the uterus contracts strongly after using oxytocin, due to a small pelvis, incorrect fetal position, and surrogacy, the fetus is still unable to pass through the birth canal, eventually leading to uterine rupture.
1. Oxytocin can cause excessively strong or uncoordinated uterine contractions, causing the fetus to suffer from oxygen deprivation and asphyxiation in the uterus. Due to uncoordinated contractions, not only can delivery not be expedited, but it may also come to a halt.
Therefore, before using labor-inducing injections, it is essential to thoroughly check the size of the pelvis and the fetal position. If everything is normal and the decision is made to use the labor-inducing injection solely due to weak uterine contractions, a very small amount should be diluted in glucose (usually 2.5 units with 500 ml of glucose), for slow intravenous infusion. During the infusion process, medical staff must monitor the patient closely, paying attention to uterine contractions, fetal heart rate, and the progress of delivery after medication administration. If the contractions are too weak or infrequent, the infusion can be sped up; if they are too frequent or strong, it can be slowed down. If, after 3-4 hours of medication use, there is no progress in delivery or fetal asphyxiation occurs, a cesarean section should be performed instead.
The "labor-inducing injection" should not be administered casually!
Some people believe that asking a midwife to administer the labor-inducing injection will help the baby be born faster. The "labor-inducing injection" refers to the commonly used oxytocin by obstetricians, which can enhance uterine contractions. If used appropriately, it indeed has a role in inducing labor, but when used improperly, it can be detrimental to both the mother and the fetus, and in severe cases, can threaten lives.