I know that the insert to the drug Pitocin actually states an increased risk of jaundice <<Because of maternal and fetal risks, oxytocin must be administered with caution {03} {13} {17} {52}. It has been reported to cause fetal bradycardia, neonatal retinal hemorrhage, and neonatal jaundice, in addition to maternal effects {02} {03} {10} {13} {25} {26} {27} {32} {52}.>>To see these references, you can go to <<http://www.drugs.com/MMX/Oxytocin.html>> Best wishes, Sam Doak ---- Donna Cordoba <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I went to a conference a year or so ago and there was a study listed about how pitocin can increase newborn jaundice. Is anybody familiar with this study and where I can locate it? I would love to present a poster presentation on my labor and delivery unit. > > Thanks > > Donna Cordoba RN BSN IBCLC > > *********************************************** > > Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html > To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] > Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] > COMMANDS: > 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail > 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail > 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet > 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome