Although I haven't dealt with this exact situation (and I hope that a midwife/ob is able to weigh in on this discussion) I can certainly say that medicated births tend to have a much higher rate of dysfunctional labor. The uterus in a relaxed unmedicated mother should begin at the top and work its way down, but in the stressed or medicated mother this order can be disrupted. I hope that this mother has had the chance for a fully comprehsive natural childbirth series to help her start on the right track. Even if she requires intervention, medications given prematurely could certainly exacerbate uterine dysfunction.
Carrie Wright, IBCLC
Mom's Depot Lactation Resources
www.momsdepotonline.com
936-615-9304
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