Using Oxytocin to Treat Prolonged Labor

When labor is abnormally slow, it’s often due to contractions that are too weak or too far apart. If basic, supportive actions don’t improve the woman’s contractions, it may be time to consider an oxytocin drip. Oxytocin can stimulate stronger, more frequent contractions. This video shows how to safely manage an oxytocin drip for prolonged labor.