Comments on: What You May Not Know About Oxytocin

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The Mom Crowd » The Disappointing ‘20/20’ spin on ‘Extreme Parenthood’ — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:54:08 +0000

[...] of our authors, Amelia, has written about Oxytocin here on The Mom Crowd. She wrote, “Oxytocin is responsible for producing contractions in the uterus which in turn [...]

By: Amelia

Amelia — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:05:21 +0000

Amy: I’m so glad that your experiences were good! It sounds like you have nice beg healthy babies Mine tend to be big too–My first was 9# 6oz and my second was almost 12.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:03:42 +0000

I was induced with my first because I was two weeks late and the doctor was very worried about the baby’s size. He ended up being 9 pounds, 14 ounces!

I was then induced with my second on the due date so he wouldn’t get as big as his brother did. He ended up being 9 pounds, 5 ounces!

Both deliveries were wonderful. Drugs, labor, contractions, and pushing all ran smoothly. Babies were big and beautiful. And I bonded with both of them almost immediately.

So my experiences were good.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:51:36 +0000

Well after I talked to you when I was pregnant, you really made me think twice about being induced. I honestly didn’t know and was just kind of going along with the doctor. Luckily, I had a natural labor experience two weeks before my due date. But I agree that if someone really wants to be informed about delivery, this is some great information. So even if you do get pitocin, you can be aware of how it will affect your body.

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:52:43 +0000

I’ve never been a fan of induction, so I whole-heartedly agree with you. Mom’s, it’s up to you to research everything. Doctors do NOT have your best interest (or your baby’s) in mind and pitocin is a prime example of that.