The Effects of Intrapartum Administration of Synthetic Oxytocin on Breastfeeding in the First 9 Months Postpartum: A Longitudinal Prospective Study

Background and Objective: Synthetic oxytocin (synOT) is a widely used drug to induce or accelerate labor and to prevent postpartum hemorrhage. Although some studies indicate there are associations between intrapartum synOT and impaired breastfeeding initiation or earlier cessation, the long-term effects of synOT on breastfeeding are largely understudied. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of synOT on breastfeeding status during the...