Hormones That Induce Labor

Safety Considerations

• The risk of uterine rupture with oxytocin is approximately 1.1%, which is lower than with prostaglandins 1

Clinical Applications Beyond Labor Induction

• In women with respiratory disease, oxytocin is the uterotonic of choice for active management of the third stage of labor, as alternatives like ergotamine may cause bronchospasm 2, 3