The Impact of Labor Oxytocin Use on Newborn Liver Enzymes

The observed increase in liver enzymes in this study can indicate the effect of maternal oxytocin on the newborn's liver function. While the changes in liver enzyme levels due to oxytocin use were not found to be high enough to cause liver damage, the increase in CPK and LDH levels could potentially elevate bilirubin levels due to hemolysis. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and explore the underlying mechanisms.

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Journal of Family & Reproductive Health
Published
2024-10-13
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https://doi.org/10.18502/jfrh.v18i3.16657
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Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
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The Impact of Labor Oxytocin Use on Newborn Liver Enzymes

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The Impact of Labor Oxytocin Use on Newborn Liver Enzymes

Mahsa Khoshnamrad, Kamran Behrouzi, Samira Abodollahi, Shamimeh Poorbahri Ghesmat
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Abstract

The observed increase in liver enzymes in this study can indicate the effect of maternal oxytocin on the newborn's liver function. While the changes in liver enzyme levels due to oxytocin use were not found to be high enough to cause liver damage, the increase in CPK and LDH levels could potentially elevate bilirubin levels due to hemolysis. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and explore the underlying mechanisms.

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Jahrom University of Medical Sciences (IR), Alborz University of Medical Sciences (IR)
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