I have used oxytocin to continue labor. THE BIG ISSUE WITH USING IT IS-YOU HAVE TO BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE CERVIX IS OPEN!! You can rupture a mom's uterus and kill her and the puppies if you do not know how to do internal exams and determine what part, if any, of the puppy you feel. If it is nec to manipulate a puppy who is down butt or side breech, I do it without a contraction or at the very beginning of one.
My friends laugh when they see my hands when I have uppies due. I wear acrylic nalis and within a week before due dates, I have them taken off so I can dointernals or handle puppies without the worry of poking one of them or hurting the mom's insides.
We all have some things we do and will continue to do simply because it works for us..and our vets agree. Knowledgeable is essential but change cause someone or something says to, is not smart in my book. |