Association of oxytocin augmentation with postpartum hemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Kyana JafarabadyNasim EshraghiFatemeh ZareNasim ShokouhiMohammad AbbasiPegah MahdiyarMahmood BakhtiyariPublished in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2024)
This meta-analysis suggests that using oxytocin for labor augmentation is linked to a significant increase in the risk of PPH. It highlights the need for careful monitoring and consideration when using oxytocin, especially in low and middle-income countries where guidelines and supervision are crucial.