Breast Stimulation Versus Pitocin for Induction of Labor

For low risk group (women at deliveries 1-5): IV oxytocin 10IU/1000ml standard sol. starting at 2MU/MIN and augmenting 2MU every 20 min. For high risk group (grandmultiparas \[6th delivery and up\] or women with a previous cesarean section) IV oxytocin 5IU/1000ml standard sol. starting at 1MU/MIN augmenting 1MU every 20 MIN - in accordance with the department's protocol

breast pump calibrated at lowest suction strength, operated alternately: 15 min one breast, 15 min second breast, 15 min rest