Risks Associated with Different Types of Labor Induction

Types and Risks of Labor Induction

Types and Risks of Labor Induction<

Types of Labor Induction	Risks
Oxytocin (Pitocin)	– Non-reassuring fetal heart rate patterns – Uterine rupture (rare) – Infection – Postpartum hemorrhage – Need for cesarean delivery
Mechanical methods (balloon catheters, cervical ripening agents)	– Uterine tachysystole (excessive uterine contractions) – Infection – Postpartum hemorrhage – Need for cesarean delivery
Amniotomy (breaking of the amniotic sac)	– Prolonged rupture of membranes – Infection – Umbilical cord prolapse – Non-reassuring fetal heart rate patterns – Need for cesarean delivery
Misoprostol (Cytotec)	– Uterine tachysystole (excessive uterine contractions) – Non-reassuring fetal heart rate patterns – Uterine rupture (rare) – Infection – Postpartum hemorrhage – Need for cesarean delivery
Natural methods (walking, sexual intercourse, nipple stimulation, etc.)	– Ineffectiveness – Prolonged labor – Need for alternative methods of induction – Risk of infection (in some cases) – Risk of uterine hyperstimulation (in some cases)