Is pitocin necessary after birth?
Not on a routine basis, despite that this is a common procedure. Giving pitocin after birth is quite common. It is said to be used to get the third stage (placenta) over with quickly and prevent postpartum hemorrhage. Nature will help your body provide oxytocin on it’s own if stimulated by nipple stimulation and massaging the uterus. There are times when there is no time for nipple stimulation, but this is rare, however, we are grateful for medical technology when not inappropriately used.
