Oxytocin Dosing Intensity and Labor Induction Outcomes by Maternal Body Mass Index
Elevated BMI was associated with greater oxytocin requirements, but risks associated with increased dosing were attenuated in individuals with higher BMI. Tailored dosing strategies may improve labor efficacy and maternal safety.
Authors
- Kimberly B. Glazer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3318-9802)
- Ana Çapi
- Rebecca Cohen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8820-8775)
- Katharine J. McCarthy
- Luciana Vieira
- Sara Edwards
- Zhan Zhao
- Angela Bianco
- Chelsea A. DeBolt
Institutions
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- O&G Open
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/og9.0000000000000150
- Primary Topic
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00