Your Best Birth Podcast

Pitocin is one of the most common medications used in labor and delivery.And if you're planning a hospital birth, there's a good chance you'll hear about it at some point.But what does it actually do? Why is it offered? And what should you know if it comes up during your labor?In this episode, we talk about: What Pitocin is and how it works  Why providers recommend Pitocin  Common situations where it may be offered  What surprised me after becoming a labor and delivery nurse  My own experience with Pitocin during one of my births  Why two moms can have very different experiences with the same intervention  What many moms are surprised to learn about Pitocin contractions  Questions to think about if Pitocin is recommended during your labor  How to participate in decisions without feeling confrontational This episode isn't about telling you whether you should accept or decline Pitocin.It's about helping you understand why it might be offered, what questions you can ask, and how to feel more informed before you're making decisions in the middle of labor.Imagine walking into labor feeling like…"I know what's happening.""I understand my options.""I know what questions I want answered.""I don't have to be loud to be involved in my birth."That's exactly what we work on inside Confident & Prepared, my hospital birth preparation program for quiet, introverted first time moms who want to understand labor, cope through contractions, and make informed decisions during birth.Learn more here: https://empoweredbeginnings.thrivecart.com/confident-prepared-virtual