89 | 5 reasons to avoid pitocin in your birth, the risks of pitocin

You hear all the birthy moms say to avoid pitocin, but do you know why? Having a strong why behind declining pitocin will help you to be a better advocate for yourself.

In this episode I discuss:

-why pitocin is not like oxytocin

-how pitocin can ruin your birth plan

-the way our bodies run birth

-why pitocin is bad for your baby

-how pitocin can change your postpartum

Mentioned on the show:

Write a low-tox birth plan

Pitocin study

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