How long does it take to give birth after taking the oxytocin injection at 41 weeks

Although childbirth does not pose a life-threatening risk to women nowadays, the pain women endure will still not decrease. After ten months of pregnancy, everyone hopes to give birth to a healthy, smart and cute baby. However, some pregnant women are clearly past their due date and there is no sign of the baby being born. Everyone will be very worried, and at this time they need to get an oxytocin injection. Of course, after the injection, the delivery time will naturally be different due to the different physical conditions of each person. As long as the fetus is healthy, pregnant women should not worry too much.

How long will it take to give birth after taking the oxytocin injection at 41 weeks?

At 41 weeks, the labor-inducing injection is given. Some people give birth in a day, some take three days, and some may not give birth at all in three days. This cannot be said in terms of a few days, because it varies from person to person. Everyone's physical constitution and sensitivity to drugs are different.

In what situations is induction of labor suitable for pregnant women?

1. Premature rupture of membranes

If premature rupture of membranes occurs and the doctor determines that conservative treatment is not possible, induction of labor will be necessary. If the water breaks and triggers uterine contractions, if the mother does not give birth in time, the chance of uterine infection will increase. The fetus may also suffer from hypoxia, which seriously threatens the life safety of the mother and fetus.

2. The fetus is too large

Nowadays, the diet is rich and the nutrition is balanced. In many cases, pregnant women will find that the fetus is too large during prenatal check-ups. If a normal delivery is carried out, there is a high possibility of dystocia and other situations, which can easily lead to dangerous situations such as heavy bleeding in the pregnant woman or fetal death. Therefore, sometimes doctors will recommend induced labor to pregnant women whose fetuses are too large.

3. Toxemia

Some expectant mothers suffer from preeclampsia during pregnancy, which is usually accompanied by symptoms such as hypertension, edema, and proteinuria. These expectant mothers need to undergo induced labor when the fetus is mature to avoid symptoms such as stroke or organ failure during the delivery process and to reduce the risk of fetal asphyxia, death, etc. caused by these conditions.

4. Too long after the due date

Generally speaking, if the baby has not been born within 2 weeks of the due date, you need to pay attention. If the due date is exceeded too long, the fetus will stop developing due to lack of nutrition due to aging of the placenta. At the same time, the fetus may suffocate due to the reduction of amniotic fluid. Therefore, when this happens, expectant mothers may wish to induce labor.

What factors affect the length of labor time?

1. Related to the fetus

The speed of delivery is related to factors such as the size of the baby and whether the fetal position is correct. If the fetus is too heavy, delivery will be significantly slower. First, it is difficult for the fetal head to break through the pelvic opening. Second, the birth canal is too narrow and the fetus is strongly squeezed when passing through, which will take longer. If the fetus is in an abnormal position, delivery will be prolonged and may cause danger. If the expectant mother is older, a caesarean section is recommended.

2. Related to the expectant mother’s pelvis

In ancient times, there was a saying that elders would first look at the buttocks when choosing a daughter-in-law, saying that girls with big buttocks are more fertile. In fact, the elderly are not looking at the buttocks, but the pelvis. However, it does not mean that women with large pelvises give birth quickly. Instead, the position of the pelvis is very important. If it is narrow and deep, it will be difficult to give birth to a baby; if it is wide and shallow, it will be much easier to give birth to a baby.

3. It is related to the weight of the expectant mother

If the expectant mother is too obese during delivery, excessive fat accumulation will directly affect the progress of delivery, making delivery more difficult and taking longer. Therefore, in the late stages of pregnancy, expectant mothers are advised to control their weight appropriately, strive to be within a healthy weight range, and avoid eating and drinking too much in the hope of giving birth to a big fat boy. Generally speaking, expectant mothers who are lighter in weight give birth faster.

4. It is related to the age of the expectant mother

Young expectant mothers are at the best childbearing age, their bodies are stronger, they have more physical strength, and they can cooperate better with doctors during delivery. As the age increases, the health of the expectant mother will decline accordingly. The more dangers and problems she may encounter during the delivery process, the more troublesome the delivery process will be, and the longer it will take.

5. Related to production times

The speed of delivery is closely related to whether it is the first, second or third delivery for the expectant mother. Usually, the first delivery is much slower, and the subsequent deliveries will take less time.

What is premature labor?

If the time from the onset of labor pain to completion of delivery is less than 3 hours, it is called "rapid labor". The cervix dilates at a rate of more than 5 cm per hour in primiparas and more than 10 cm per hour in multiparas.

What are the dangers of premature delivery?

Precipitous birth is an abnormal delivery. If it is a premature birth before full term, the baby’s survival rate after birth is low. If it is a premature birth before full term, it will also cause varying degrees of harm to the baby and the expectant mother.

For the baby, because the contractions during rapid labor are too strong and too frequent, the intervals between contractions of the expectant mother's uterus are too short, which can lead to obstruction of placental blood circulation. The undelivered baby can easily suffer from ischemia and hypoxia in the uterus, leading to intrauterine distress. Moreover, if the baby is born too quickly, the changes in intrauterine and external pressures can easily cause the capillaries under the baby's skin to rupture.

For expectant mothers who are in urgent labor, although the delivery time is greatly shortened, the uterus contracts rapidly and sharply during urgent labor. The strong and high-frequency contractions will deliver the baby quickly, which can easily cause perineal tears, postpartum hemorrhage, and postpartum infection.