We start with 6mU/min of pit, increasing another 6mU/min every 40 minutes until
CTX are at 200-300 mvus.  (of course we don't increase if significan decels are
present or other problems....)  Our max is 42 mU/min.

Megan Schmidt, RN, IBCLC


> I just read in Lawrence that the reflex milk ejection involves the release of
> 50 to 100 mU oxytocin.  Does anyone remember how much Pitocin is used in
> either induction or stimulation? L&D nurses? Docs?
>
>

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