During labor, oxygen is supplied to the unborn baby through the placenta
from the mother's circulation. If there are too many contractions,
if too much
Pitocin* is being used, or if there is not enough rest in between contractions,
the baby may not get enough oxygen. If the doctors and nurses fail to
detect those problems, the baby can become
hypoxic (a lack of oxygen).
*Even the manufacturer of Pitocin warns of its potential danger of brain
damage if used improperly; yet doctors and nurses continue to cause brain
damage to unborn babies by injudicious use of Pitocin.