Oxytocin is a synthetic form of a natural hormone produced by the pituitary gland. It is primarily used to:
Induce labor
Strengthen labor contractions during childbirth
Control bleeding after childbirth
Facilitate milk letdown in breastfeeding (in some cases)
Use Case Details
Labor induction Helps start labor in women who are at or near term but not in labor.
Augmentation of labor Strengthens weak or irregular contractions.
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) Reduces uterine bleeding after delivery by contracting the uterus.
Incomplete or missed abortion Helps the uterus expel retained products of conception.