one possible reason why so many inductions end in c-section.
it's still true that having a normal (read: not what is described below) induction increases your risk of c-section because a) your body might not be ready, won't respond to the pitocin, and you end up wheeled off to surgery after a "trial of labor", or b) pitocin, even in normal amounts, *can* cause fetal distress, which makes doctors rush you into surgery for an immediate birth.
however, I've just read something I'd never heard before. pit to distress. a medical term which roughly translates to "up the pitocin on this sucker to the point where it causes distress to the baby so I can wheel them off for an emergency c-section and get the f*** out of here." actual doctors actually write this order on actual birthing moms' charts.
not kidding. read the article.
edit: found another post on the same topic. this nurse has worked personally with doctors who yell this order at her, but won't write it down knowing they can be sued for adverse effects. she also writes about normal pitocin use v. "pit to distress" use... if you read through and remember those numbers, you might be able to advocate for yourself if you ever find yourself hooked up to it some day!
however, I've just read something I'd never heard before. pit to distress. a medical term which roughly translates to "up the pitocin on this sucker to the point where it causes distress to the baby so I can wheel them off for an emergency c-section and get the f*** out of here." actual doctors actually write this order on actual birthing moms' charts.
not kidding. read the article.
edit: found another post on the same topic. this nurse has worked personally with doctors who yell this order at her, but won't write it down knowing they can be sued for adverse effects. she also writes about normal pitocin use v. "pit to distress" use... if you read through and remember those numbers, you might be able to advocate for yourself if you ever find yourself hooked up to it some day!