I remembered reading that Pitocin can lead to newborn jaundice, so I was doing a quick bit of internet research and stumbled upon Drugs.com's page about Pitocin's side effects. I already knew they were bad, but I guess I didn't realize they were this bad. Holy moly. Click over and take a look. Be sure to read more than just the "for the consumer" portion for the real juicy details. If that list doesn't scare you away from an unnecessary induction or labor augmentation, I don't know what will.
P.S. If you've been told you "need" to be induced (or your doctor has offered to induce you without a medical reason), be sure to check out "Saying 'No' to Induction," by Judith A. Lothian, PhD, RN, LCCE, FACCE, before you make your final decision.
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I can't read the stuff about Pitocin, because all my friends have inductions and it just makes me mad. I have to be able to carry on conversations with them without punching them (or at least yelling at them), so I try to keep my Pitocen rage in check.
Please ignore my random misspelling of Pitocin. D'oh.
my friend was JUST asking about this!!!!! i'm sending her your link. =]
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