Just wondering...

[ubba82]

Not sure Leonie, I never even gave it a second thought. I just thought it was hospital policy.

[Calluna]

I dont want it because its often unnecessary, and just so the medical staff can get home in time for dinner. I personally dont want unnecessary drugs in my body. It's just not natural, who knows what unwanted, negative effects it could have.
There are probably medical reasons as well, that since looking into it I've forgotten about. Preggo brain

[Lulu]

Cos the bloody thing will come out on it's own!
All 3 of mine did within 20 minutes of birth, I think its totally unecesarry.

[Oorki Galoorki]

yup what lulu said!!
plus i have my own oxytocin running around my body i dont need the artificial stuff!!

[Snacks]

Have a read of this article.

[Visitor8]

I also didn't have it with number 2 or 3 and within 15-20 minutes I had got it out without the needle. I thought it was just 'done' but then think about it... what did they do before all these unnecessary needles?? Oh that's right, most of the time the placenta came out ON ITS OWN...

[~Saram~]

The article snacks has pointed out to you is awesome and explains all the reasoning. It depends on your Dr though. My Dr insisted on giving the syntocin but agreed to wait until the cord had stopped pulsating (about 2min) before giving it.

[Kitt3n]

Cos the bloody thing will come out on it's own!

:yeahthat:

[Lulu]

After the rather short and uncomplicated labour with DD1, I was mortified that someone jabbed me without permission OR warning. I was told what it was for and asked them why, if I managed to squeeze out an 8 pounder all on my own, my body would be unable to do this seemingly small task.
No answer...ggrrr!

[BekZ]

So what if you've had a retained placenta in the past. Is it best to have the syno?

[Ilithyia]

Its recommended esp if you had a PPH w/ a retained placenta.

Do your research.

Main thing is to remember that you have a choice!