Syntocinon/Syntometrine injection to expel placenta - yes or no?

[CallieNewYear]

What have people's experiences been with this drug? I'm undecided about whether to have it or not, although I kind of think I'll wait until I've actually given birth and see how exhausted I am (feel free to laugh knowingly if you've done this before) by that stage. The MW says if you are very tired it saves your body a lot more effort.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Having the injection does lessen your risk of bleeding and is recommended by NICE. But it does increase your risk of having a retained placenta and it might make you feel unwell for a short time.

Not having the injection does not mean that you'll be ages waitng for it to come out. It could still come away within a few minutes without the injection.