#58 The Pitocin Predicament: Redefining Pitocin Use in Labor & Delivery with Jen Atkisson

05/13/24 • 43 min

In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Justine and Sarah Lavonne are joined by guest Jen Atkisson who is the industry expert on Pitocin administration, safety and legal issues, and they discuss the use of Pitocin in labor and delivery. We know that Pitocin use has been normalized in our industry, but there are the risks and benefits of the medication. As professionals, we need better education and understanding among healthcare providers for how to practice safely and avoid lawsuits. They emphasize the importance of treating Pitocin as a medication and using it only when necessary, rather than as a routine intervention. They also encourage nurses to advocate for their patients and to continue learning and growing in their practice. Overall, what would it take to see a decrease in the use of Pitocin and a greater focus on physiologic birth? Thanks for listening and subscribing!
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Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses - #58 The Pitocin Predicament: Redefining Pitocin Use in Labor & Delivery with Jen Atkisson

Transcript

Justine:
Hi, I'm Justine.

Sarah Lavonne:
And I'm Sarah Lavonne and we are so glad you're here.

Justine:
We believe that your life has the potential to make a deep, meaningful impact on the world around you. You, as a nurse, have the ability to add value to every single person and patient you touch.

Sarah Lavonne:
We want to inspire you with resources, education, and stories to support you to live your absolute best life, both in and outside of work.

Justine: