Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I am 39+2. scheduled for elective induction. i had an elective induction w/my 2nd & was on pitocin and it didnt work till they broke my water. this babys head isnt down far enough for water break. will pitocin work for 3rd baby? 80 effaced, 3 cm?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Pitocin augmentation is just giving you a little more than the body does naturally to aid the process. How anyone will responsd is difficult to predict. It sounds like your team is following a standard practice. Good luck.
Answered 10/26/2022
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I fell two days ago in the kitchen on water an came down really hard on the bottom of my back and then smacked my head off of the floor real hard because I had been running. Yesterday I could barley walk to where my doctor suggest I be put on bed rest and
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have a scheduled c-section but the doc now wants a ultrasound cause he thinks the baby is not head down what's it matter if i'm having a c-section.?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm 37 weeks and had my appointment today. Doctor says she can feel my babies head and I'm 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. Lots of contractions too. ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
All face washes make me break out, even cetaphil. When i used to just rinse my face w water i never broke out. For some ppl is not washing face better?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How can pitocin or the drip induction oxytocin cause a subarachnoid hemmorhage? And how can it cause water intoxication?
How common is Amniotic fluid Embolism during labor with no induction or Augmentation? How common is it with pitocin? I had pitocin with my 1st to augmentate,I was strep b positive in labor with waters broken and it went fine. I hope it does this time?
I am currently in the hospital and I'm being induced. I haven't progressed past 3cm and 50% effaced. The doctor hasn't broken my water because babys head isnt low but my water sack is. Why would they induce me and not break my water?
Infant had water pour out her nose while pushing to defecate. Np says lungs sound clear but I am still concerned. She's been extremely tired and moody?
Is it safe to use Benzethonium Chloride (such as Wet Ones wipe) on 1-month old infant boy's face? He got acne and Dr suggested Antibacterial soap, but it was hard to apply. I am thinking of using just water and then wipe with Wet One without rinse.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
