Mama, just because your baby is here doesn’t mean your uterus is done working! 🤰🏽
Pitocin helps your uterus contract after delivery, compressing the blood vessels where your placenta was attached and reducing the risk of excessive bleeding! 🩸
And yes, Pitocin may be given even if you didn’t need it during labor!
👇🏽 Did you receive Pitocin after delivery?
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💉 Why is Pitocin given AFTER delivery? Pitocin is a synthetic form of oxytocin, a hormone that stimulates uterine contractions. After the placenta separates, blood vessels at the placental attachment site need to be compressed to help control bleeding. What does Pitocin do? 🩺 Helps the uterus contract firmly Reduces the risk of postpartum hemorrhage Helps prevent or treat uterine atony (when the uterus doesn't contract effectively) Supports bleeding control after vaginal and cesarean deliveries Does everyone receive Pitocin? Pitocin is routinely recommended after delivery to help prevent postpartum hemorrhage, although the medication, dose, route, and timing depend on the clinical situation and facility protocols. What if the bleeding continues? 🩸 Your care team may: Assess uterine tone and massage a boggy uterus Check for retained tissue or birth canal trauma Administer additional uterotonic medications when indicated Give tranexamic acid and initiate hemorrhage treatment when indicated Use additional interventions if bleeding isn't controlled 🚨 Remember: Heavy bleeding, large clots, dizziness, fainting, or a racing heartbeat after delivery require immediate evaluation. 🤍 Save this for later! Your uterus still has work to do after baby arrives!
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