Labor In Twin Pregnancies Research Articles

Intravenous oxytocin stimulation in the second stage of labor in twin pregnancies—a report of 22 cases

Twenty-two sets of twins have been delivered with the aid of dilute intravenous oxytocin begun prior to delivery of the second twin with excellent results and without fetal or maternal complications attributable to the procedure. Hazards to the second twin may be reduced with the aid of judiciously stimulated uterine contractions. On the basis of this experience it appears that a lowered neonatal mortality may be the result of this method of management and postpartum hemorrhage may be reduced.