They are the “same” but they don’t have the same effects! Oxytocin: produced in the brain, sent into the blood stream in pulses which produce contractions AND natural pain relief! Yep, the very thing your body produces to make contractions stronger also reduces your pain. Pitocin or Syntocinon: given via IV and given in constant high doses. Creates stronger and more frequent contractions vs. oxytocin. Much higher risk of low oxygen for baby. Doesn’t create pain relieving sensations like oxytocin

Here’s my #1 tip for a smoother, easier birth?! • ✨STAY OFF THE HOSPITAL BED!!✨ • Did you know that laboring in an upright position can shorten labor, reduce the need for interventions, and increase comfort? Research shows that standing, kneeling, squatting, or using a birth ball can help gravity work in your favor, encouraging baby to descend and improving oxygen flow to your uterus. • 👇🏽Key Benefits of Upright Labor include👇🏽 •�✔ Shorter labor: Studies indicate that upright positions can r