ABCs of pregnancy: O is for…
July 26, 2008 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Women's Health
O is also for:
Obstetrician: A doctor whose specialty is caring for pregnant women and delivering babies.
Obstructed labor: If your labor is slowing down or has even stopped, this would be called obstructed labor
Oxytocin (Pitocin): Oxytocin is the generic name of a drug that is given, by intravenous, to help start or intensify labor contractions. Pitocin is the brand name.
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