How long does it take to give birth after taking the oxytocin injection?

The fetal head has been in the pelvis for some time, but the pregnancy is delayed and there are no signs of labor. The due date has already arrived, and the doctor recommends an injection to promote the birth of the baby. So, how long does it take to give birth after the fetal head enters the pelvis and the oxytocin injection is given? Does oxytocin have any effect on the fetus? In what situations is it not suitable for pregnant mothers to take oxytocin?

How long will it take to give birth after the fetal head enters the pelvis and the oxytocin injection is given?

How long does it take to give birth after taking an oxytocin injection: Generally speaking, the pregnant woman will give birth in 1-3 days after taking an oxytocin injection. However, due to differences in personal physical fitness, there are differences. Some people give birth immediately and must find an obstetrician to use oxytocin. It can increase uterine contractions and, if used properly, can certainly induce labor.

The effect of oxytocin on the fetus: The function of oxytocin injection is to stimulate the uterine smooth muscle and induce uterine contraction. If you need to take oxytocin, there will usually be medical staff to take care of you. They will control the dosage by adjusting the concentration and the rate of infusion, thereby controlling the frequency and intensity of uterine contractions. The oxytocin drug itself has no significant effect on the fetus. However, if the oxytocin infusion rate is too fast or the dose is too much, it will cause tonic or spasmodic uterine contractions, causing the lower segment of the uterus to become thinner and thinner, and finally rupture, causing internal bleeding in the pregnant woman. It may also cause fetal intrauterine hypoxia, postpartum infection, birth canal laceration, and subacute hypoxia of the fetus in the uterine cavity. If the uterus continues to contract for too long, or even without intermittent contractions, the blood circulation of the embryo will be affected, and the fetus will suffer from acute hypoxia in the uterine cavity, resulting in stillbirth or fetal asphyxia.

The oxytocin injection is something that many pregnant mothers may need to encounter during childbirth. Pregnant mothers should cooperate with the doctor's instructions and use oxytocin injections appropriately, which can relieve the pain of pregnant mothers during childbirth. However, if used improperly, it may cause certain harm to the fetus. Therefore, pregnant mothers still need to have a certain degree of control and think carefully. I hope that pregnant mothers can have a successful childbirth.

In what situations should oxytocin not be used?

At present, oxytocin is still a medicine rather than a health product, so its abuse is strictly prohibited. The proper use of oxytocin is related to the personal safety of pregnant women and fetuses. Different pregnant women respond differently to oxytocin. The use of oxytocin must be clearly defined to ensure effective and strict use. In what situations should you not use oxytocin injections:

(1) Placenta previa: When the mother is 28 weeks pregnant, the embryo adheres to the bottom of the uterus, or reaches or covers the internal cervical os on the outer edge of the embryo. If the location is smaller than the presenting part, it belongs to the placenta previa condition. Placenta previa potentially increases the risk of severe bleeding during pregnancy and may also increase the risk of intrapartum and postpartum hemorrhage. Therefore, it should be used according to the situation when the embryo recovers.

(2) Transverse position: The position of the fetus in the uterus is called the transverse position. When the longitudinal axis of the embryo is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the mother, the fetal head is in the pelvic tunnel and flexed, the chin is close to the sternum, the spine is slightly bent forward, the limbs are flexed and crossed in front of the chest, and the embryo is oval, which is called occipital anterior position, which is considered to be a normal fetal position. Other fetal positions are all abnormal fetal positions. Embryo distortion can cause dystocia during delivery and generally requires surgical midwifery.

(3) Pelvic abnormalities: Pelvic abnormalities in women can be caused by genetic and environmental factors. Pelvic abnormalities can hinder the physiological processes of fetal head insertion, docking, lowering, and rotation, leading to adverse effects such as dystocia in pregnant women. If it is discovered in time and properly treated, it can convert difficult labor into normal labor, enable pregnant women to give birth naturally, and reduce the caesarean section rate. In addition, pregnant mothers who have uterine scars, cervical cancer, or inflammatory reactions in the reproductive system are not suitable for oxytocin-induced abortion and labor induction.