No response to oxytocin

If a pregnant woman who has reached the time of childbirth is still not moving, the doctor can give her oxytocin to promote delivery based on the specific examination results. If there is still no response after oxytocin, it is important to understand the specific reasons in time. It may be that the pregnant woman is insensitive to the drug, or it may be related to the pregnancy itself. Let us briefly understand some of the reasons why pregnant women do not respond to oxytocin.

No response to oxytocin

1. The effect of oxytocin has a lot to do with the physical condition of the mother. Some people are very sensitive to oxytocin and give birth smoothly soon after using it. However, some women are insensitive to such drugs, and oxytocin has no effect at all after using it. If there is no movement after two days of oxytocin use, a cesarean section will be performed.

2. During the use of oxytocin, many mothers will experience a gradual increase in sensitivity to oxytocin. This is because the extracorporeal drip of oxytocin triggers an increase in the secretion of oxytocin and prostaglandins in the mother's own body. When this happens, doctors usually reduce or stop the oxytocin infusion. The oxytocin secreted by the mother herself can help the delivery go smoothly.

What if oxytocin doesn't work?

For those who do not respond to oxytocin, a cesarean section is required if there are no other dangerous conditions. Oxytocin is an injection commonly used by obstetricians to induce labor. Its main function is to strengthen uterine contractions to facilitate delivery of the baby. But because of different individual physiques. Even if a mother uses oxytocin, it does not mean that uterine contractions and delivery will begin immediately. Often, labor will not begin until several hours after the use of oxytocin. Sometimes it is possible that oxytocin does not work at all.

If there are no other dangerous conditions and the mother has not responded to oxytocin after two days of intravenous drip, doctors will generally recommend a cesarean section. Doctors will only consider using oxytocin before delivery when the mother suffers from an overdue pregnancy, placental dysfunction, intrauterine growth retardation of the fetus, or other conditions that are not conducive to the health of the mother and baby.

If the mother is insensitive to oxytocin, she will not respond. And continuing the pregnancy has certain risks to mother and fetus. The professional doctor will make the decision based on the condition of the mother and fetus. Generally, if there is no danger, a caesarean section will be recommended to end the pregnancy as soon as possible and avoid harm. Therefore, for those who do not respond to oxytocin, if there are no other dangerous conditions, a caesarean section is required.