Patient's question:
My due date has passed by 9 days, but the baby hasn't moved yet!The hospital has asked me to check into the hospital urgently and induce labor with oxytocin.
Could you please tell me how significant the impact of oxytocin induction is on the fetus and the mother?
If I want to wait for natural contractions, how much longer can I wait?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, oxytocin should only be used when necessary, under conditions such as being full-term, cervical maturity, no fetal hypoxia, correct fetal position, and no pelvic issues, etc. Therefore, it's best to follow the doctor's advice. If the doctor recommends it, you can feel confident using it. If the doctor doesn't recommend it, then let nature take its course. The baby will come out in time, so there's no need to hurry.