I found out today that our hospital is undergoing a six month trial where every woman is given an oxytocin injection before delivery of placenta.
I kind of remember that routine injection of oxytocin without even waiting to see if placenta will be delivered on its own is A Bad Thing, but can't remember why.
Can anyone help? I have a meeting with doctor tomorrow and would appreciate some pointers as to how I should argue my case - a scientific way of saying "I'm not your guinea pig and you are not pumping me with hormones for no good reason".
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Oxytocin injection for placental delivery
CoteDAzur · 10/03/2009 21:14
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