Answer
Oxytocin can occasionally make contractions too frequent or prolonged, which may reduce oxygen reaching the baby. Continuous monitoring helps staff identify and respond to this promptly.
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- NHS Specialist Pharmacy ServiceNHS Specialist Pharmacy Service · NHS medicine guidance
- NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.