It usually takes 40 weeks from pregnancy to delivery, so when a woman's pregnancy exceeds 40 weeks and there are still no signs of the baby being born, some first-time mothers may feel very worried. Can they get oxytocin injections at 40 weeks plus 5 days? Regarding this issue, the editor will now explain it to everyone.
When the gestational age is 40 weeks plus 5 days, there is still no sign of birth in the fetus. It is recommended that the pregnant mother should not take oxytocin temporarily. Although the gestational age is 40 weeks, it is normal for the fetus to be born 2 weeks earlier or later. Moreover, after B-ultrasound examination, there is no umbilical cord around the neck or intrauterine hypoxia, the amniotic fluid is not turbid, the amniotic fluid volume is not reduced, and the placenta is not aging. It is best to wait a few more days for the fetus to move naturally.
In addition, it is not recommended for expectant mothers to use oxytocin because it is a medication rather than a health supplement. If not used correctly, it can have some impact on the mother and the fetus, and may even endanger life safety. Only when the mother experiences necessary conditions such as prolonged labor, weak uterine contractions, uncoordinated uterine contractions, postpartum bleeding, etc., can oxytocin be administered.
If a pregnant woman is 40 weeks pregnant and 5 days pregnant and the baby has not yet been born, she can try other methods of inducing labor, such as exercise induced labor. Pregnant women can take a walk outdoors with their family, or choose diet induced labor, eating more foods that stimulate the uterus and increase uterine smooth muscle contraction, such as oats, shepherd's purse, purslane, etc. In addition, stimulating the breasts is also a good method of inducing labor.
