"The problem is that when oxytocin causes contractions to occur - TopicsExpress



          

"The problem is that when oxytocin causes contractions to occur more frequently, they also become weaker and less effective in pushing the baby out, says Professor Steer. The drug can hyperstimulate the uterus, which means the spasms come so close together that the baby is starved of oxygen. The result is brain damage or death. ‘It’s like somebody saying the screw is stuck, let’s hit it with a hammer, then they are surprised when the screw gets bent.’"
Posted on: Fri, 05 Jul 2013 09:32:25 +0000

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