{"id":2090,"date":"2018-06-26T15:33:46","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T19:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/?p=2090"},"modified":"2018-06-13T15:34:58","modified_gmt":"2018-06-13T19:34:58","slug":"malpractice-related-to-use-of-pitocin-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/malpractice-related-to-use-of-pitocin-in-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Malpractice Related to Use of Pitocin in New York"},"content":{"rendered":"

If your child has suffered a birth injury caused by Pitocin, you may be entitled to compensation for your harm. We understand that no amount of money can undo the harm and stress you have suffered, but it can help you focus on your child without having to worry about medical bills that may be piling up. At DeFrancisco\u00a0&\u00a0Falgiatano\u00a0Personal Injury Lawyers, our experienced Syracuse birth injury attorneys can analyze the facts of your case and determine whether malpractice took place.<\/p>\n

By the time you are near the end of your pregnancy, you may be uncomfortable and ready to deliver your baby. In some cases, your doctor may suggest using Pitocin – a drug that is a synthetic form of the hormone oxytocin, which helps induce labor<\/a>. Although it can be safely used, using Pitocin is not without its risks. Since every pregnancy is unique, a health care provider must continually monitor and adjust the dosage of Pitocin. If the contractions are too weak or not frequent enough, the baby will not be delivered. If the contractions are too strong, the baby or mother may suffer injuries. Administering Pitocin in the wrong amount or at the wrong time can have serious consequences for the child. Pitocin birth injuries may include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n