tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685435659965210499.post2239033051372768959..comments2023-10-22T08:10:40.119-04:00Comments on Born in Sarasota: Reduce Inductions, Reduce C-Section RatesKangaroohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07173453725376522096noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685435659965210499.post-32734183740530168852009-07-08T07:31:15.028-04:002009-07-08T07:31:15.028-04:00I'm so pleased you are advocating for more nor...I'm so pleased you are advocating for more normal birth here in our community. A protocol modification like this seems like a very attainable step in the right direction. Go mama!Liz ~ A Natural Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13591859261613101569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685435659965210499.post-32219111952184279312009-07-07T20:20:37.750-04:002009-07-07T20:20:37.750-04:00the increase by 1 ratio is actually what ACOG reco...the increase by 1 ratio is actually what ACOG recommends. The current trend over the last several years is to increase pitocin by doubling every 15-30 mins, so you go from 2-4-8-16-32. 30's is the top dosage. Most women will be adequately induced at 8-12-16.. reducing the amount of pitocin once an effective labor pattern has been established would also be appropriate to reduce the emergency c/s rate..Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00820651753665138199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685435659965210499.post-48086397611167273492009-07-07T04:09:19.389-04:002009-07-07T04:09:19.389-04:00Great job. Hospitals can and do help shape the typ...Great job. Hospitals can and do help shape the type of care the patient's get. Their hands are not tied- they can and rightfully should influence how the providers in their walls behave.SwedeLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02120190870636748590noreply@blogger.com