Arm Pit. Tar Pit. Mosh Pit. Pit-ocin.

P-p-p-p-itocin. A synthetic form of the hormone Oxytocin. Our body naturally produces Oxytocin. It's the hormone that makes us bond deeply with someone. It is the hormone surge we receive, ladies, immediately following.....orgasm (Yesssss!) The moment our child is born, we receive the most hugest, ginormous rush of it. More than when we score the big O. However, when we take meds in labor, such as an Epidural, Demerol, Stadol, Pitocin, etc; we jack up the beautiful, harmonious production and distribution of hormones. The hormones that propel labor, the hormones that make magic happen. Wreaking all kinds of havoc on your labor. Now unlike Oxytocin, Pitocin can not cross the blood brain barrier. This is where, with naturally occurring contractions, all those feelings of love and bonding occur. So we receive more intense contractions, a harder labor, but without the calming, coping hormone of Oxytocin that helps us deal with a natural labor. See it just fouls everything up. Now now, before anyone gets all hot and bothered; ALL, let me say again ALL, medical interventions have their place, where the benefits truly outweight the risks. HOWEVER, not every pregnant woman needs to be intervened upon. I am not pointing fingers, or trying to make anyone feel upset or angry. Just providing some facts. I ain't even playing, here's a link, read for yourself. http://doulamomma.wordpress.com/2009/06/09/the-truth-about-pitocin-and-labor-induction/
Or go to the FDA's website, www.drugs.com, you can type in any medication, and it will pop up a list of benefits, risks, and uses. Nothin but love here.

Brianna