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Induction Medications

Hi everyone. I am a PCU rn, about to have my first baby. My ob says my little man is overdue. I'm 40 weeks and 4 days. Personally I don't think that's really overdue..I know there's always a 2 week variation before and after the edd. Anyway I'm scheduled for an induction this Sunday and my ob wants to induce me with cytotec po. I feel very apprehensive about this because I've done so much research on this, know that it's an off label use for induction according to the FDA ( they say it should not be used on pregnant women at all) can cause uterine rupture and death of mother and baby among other scary risks. I'm so confused because a lot of my family members who are nurses and coworkers say its routinely used in the field and I even saw it in my hospitals intrapartum order protocol. I would really appreciate any feedback on this drug and whether or not you think it's safe vs other induction meds. Thanks so much!

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According to the terms of service we cannot give medical advice. If I had any misgivings about the care I was receiving then I would get a second opinion. You need to be in charge of what happens to your body as much as possible. I hope you get your answer!

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Thank you for the reminder of the terms. Perhaps I can rephrase my request. What have been some of your experiences using cytotec in the field and have you found it effective enough to be used solely or has it lead to other medical interventions, I.e more induction drugs, c/s, etc.. Thanks!

I don't work in Labor and Delivery. I know when I went through my OB rotation that I saw Pitocin given to induce or help progress labor. This is an article I found about the use of Cytotec. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2684033/

Again I will reiterate that you should seek a second opinion if you feel uncomfortable with the plan of care. I am currently pregnant as well and would research anything that made me uncomfortable.

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Please seek a second opinion. We wish you an easy birth and healthy baby.

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