Refusing pitocin?

Question

Can I refuse pitocin? I really don't want it to the point that ide rather pick up n leave the hospital if they try to force it on me becuz im not going as quickly as theyd wish? I will be early full term in 5 days at 37 weeks but im really not interested in any inductions or anything even if my water were to break. Tia.

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If your water breaks, baby needs to come out one way or the other. If your labor stalls and you refuse pitocin, you'll need a c-section.

Same if baby was not growing, if placenta was deteriorating, or in cases of pre-eclampsia. When baby needs to come out and labor is not progressing, it's induction or csection. You can't just pick up and leave. That would put the baby at risk.

Now, if they say they want to give it to you because say the baby is too big and they want to have him/her come out earlier, it's your choice (especially as ultrasound measurements can be off). Or if you were in labor but it was progressing slow (with no negative effects on baby), and they mention it, you can ask them to hold off but at some point, you may need to trust their clinical judgment and accept it.

Some interventions are overused BUT in some cases they are necessary. You need to weigh the risks against the benefits.

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A good documentary 'The business of being born' shows in detail the effects of pitiful and an epidural. Most places won't induce before 41w unless there are complications or a medical reason to do so. 
I'm 40w4d and getting induced either Tuesday or Wednesday. Do I want to be induced? No; but it is now medically necessary.

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Just FYI, they will give you pitocin after your baby is born to shrink your uterus. This isn't 100% necessary especially if you are breastfeeding, bruise your body will release the same chemical. I didn't know that until I took a birth class, so just wanted to share! You absolutely can refuse pitocin! Ask for more time if they get really pushy about it and do lots of squats to bring baby down if your in labor and not progressing. Good luck!

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You can refuse, but you might end up with a c section. Just make sure you educate yourself before you go into labor so that if they do suggest it you cannot the best decision for you and baby. For me, my water broke, but no contraction started, so without it he wouldn't have came. I prefer the pitosin over a major surgery

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You can refuse it. Just known if your water breaks you can only wait so long before you have to have a c section. That magic number for me was 50 hours...

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I'm with you I don't want picotin either at least not so I can make things easier for the doctor. Like if it's actually medically necessary then sure but most of the time it's just to spread up your labor, which makes your contractions worse and then forces you into an epidural 🙄 no thanks!

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You can absolutely refuse pitocin. Legally they cannot force you to do anything, you are the one in charge of your birth. Choose a care provider that supports your decisions so that you can have a stress free birth. :)

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