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Bonding Matters: The Chemistry of Attachment
Human babies are born helpless, needing to be entirely cared for and protected. Luckily, they are born with all the necessary tools and "instructions" to attain such care for themselves, and to become a loved and loving part of their family and society.
What is Pitocin (Oxytocin)?
Pitocin is a medication that is used to start or improve uterine contractions.
When might it be used? Pitocin is used:
- To initiate (induce) uterine contractions when the mother's medical condition or suspected fetal jeopardy prevents natural onset of labor (e.g., water has broken, risk of rapid delivery, etc.)
- To improve (augment) labor, when the frequency, duration, or strength of spontaneous contractions have been inadequate for progressive cervical dilation or descent of the fetus.
To control bleeding.
What is Pitocin (Oxytocin)?
Pitocin is a medication that is used to start or improve uterine contractions.
When might it be used? Pitocin is used:
- To initiate (induce) uterine contractions when the mother's medical condition or suspected fetal jeopardy prevents natural onset of labor (e.g., water has broken, risk of rapid delivery, etc.)
- To improve (augment) labor, when the frequency, duration, or strength of spontaneous contractions have been inadequate for progressive cervical dilation or descent of the fetus.
To control bleeding.
Bonding Matters: The Chemistry of Attachment
Human babies are born helpless, needing to be entirely cared for and protected. Luckily, they are born with all the necessary tools and "instructions" to attain such care for themselves, and to become a loved and loving part of their family and society.
