Where is the injection for oxytocin? Will it hurt?

Generally, when the pregnancy is full, the fetus will be born naturally. However, there are some special cases, such as the baby in the belly does not respond at full term. In this case, it is necessary to induce labor. Where is the injection of oxytocin? Will it hurt?

The role of oxytocin injection

In some cases, pregnant women receive oxytocin injections, which can help induce labor. Oxytocin injections are actually oxytocin, which is commonly used by obstetricians during delivery operations. It can strengthen uterine contractions, thereby facilitating the smooth delivery of the baby. However, not all pregnant women need to use oxytocin injections, nor are all pregnant women suitable for using oxytocin injections, and not all pregnant women can use them whenever they want. An obstetrician at Jilin Guojian Maternity Hospital said that the use of oxytocin injections should be determined by professional obstetricians after the doctor has conducted corresponding examinations on the pregnant woman and the fetus and believes that oxytocin injections are necessary to assist delivery.

Where is the oxytocin injection given?

Oxytocin injection is the same as intravenous drip. Oxytocin injection is oxytocin, which promotes uterine contraction to dilate the cervix and help with childbirth. It is generally used for mothers with weak uterine contractions. The dosage is strictly controlled and cannot be used at will. It is used according to the uterine contraction situation. It is usually intravenous drip, just like intravenous drip.

Is the oxytocin injection an infusion or an injection?

Infusion. Oxytocin, also known as oxytocin, is generally not injected intramuscularly. It can only be diluted with saline and used intravenously under the guidance of a doctor. The dosage can be controlled by adjusting the drip rate, thereby controlling the intensity of uterine contraction. Be aware of occasional adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, increased heart rate or arrhythmia, and medical staff should monitor closely.

Will it be more painful to induce labor?

Gynecologists say that pain needs to be compared. Many people say that induced labor is more painful than natural labor, but when asked, these people have never tried to compare. Since oxytocin, prostaglandins, etc. are already present in the human body, theoretically it should not be more painful; however, if the dosage of the induced labor drug is adjusted too quickly, there may be obvious pain. But pain can be adapted. For natural labor, perhaps because the labor process is prolonged, the pain is relatively continuous, but induced labor shortens the labor process, so it feels more painful.

Is there anyone who is not suitable for induced labor?

Gynecologists say that most people can be induced to give birth, except for those who are allergic to drugs. In addition, mothers with a history of asthma should not use certain drugs containing prostaglandins to induce labor. As for whether there are unsuitable subjects, basically as long as the mother or baby can withstand natural birth, they can be induced to give birth.

What situations need to be stimulated?

Post-term pregnancy: A pregnancy that reaches or exceeds 42 weeks (i.e., 2 weeks beyond the expected date of delivery) is called a post-term pregnancy. Post-term pregnancy will cause the placenta to age, which will significantly reduce the blood flow in the intervillous space, forming infarction, further reducing blood flow, reducing the oxygen and nutrients supplied to the fetus, and causing the fetus to stop growing. At the same time, the amount of amniotic fluid will also decrease. In severe cases, the fetus may die of suffocation due to lack of oxygen.

Early rupture of membranes: rupture of membranes may lead to infection of the uterine cavity or fetal hypoxia. Usually rupture of membranes will cause uterine contractions. If the fetus is mature and there is no labor pain 24 hours after rupture of membranes, induction of labor is necessary.

The fetus is too large: If the fetus is too large, dystocia and shoulder dystocia are more likely to occur, so it is best to induce labor.

Pregnancy toxemia: Pregnant women with pregnancy toxemia often have high blood pressure combined with edema or proteinuria. This disease may cause epilepsy, stroke, organ failure or even fetal death in the mother. The fetus is usually stunted and may also suffer from fetal distress or death. Pregnancy toxemia can only be improved after delivery, so once the fetus is mature, induction of labor can be implemented.