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What Does Pitocin Do to Babies? Understanding the Effects

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According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), Pitocin is the most common medication used for labor induction and augmentation. To understand **what does pitocin do to babies**, one must first understand its indirect impact, which primarily stems from the intensity of the uterine contractions it induces.