Can I get an oxytocic injection at 38 weeks for gestational hypertension?



Gestational hypertension at 38 weeks can be induced injection, more than 37 weeks belongs to the full-term baby, if the pregnant woman’s blood pressure is not well controlled, by the obstetrician assessment, it is recommended to consider the termination of pregnancy, you can under the guidance of the physician according to the situation of the obstetric examination, to see whether it is eligible for induced injection to make a decision.

There are indications and contraindications for the use of oxytocics, such as fetal malposition or complete placenta previa, pelvic stenosis, scarred uterus, strong contractions, etc., which are not allowed to use oxytocics, and in serious cases, may cause uterine rupture and fetal asphyxia.

Therefore, the use of oxytocic injection needs to be handled by a professional doctor according to the specific situation.

It is recommended to have regular checkups during pregnancy, handle any abnormality in time, and choose the way and time to terminate the pregnancy according to the doctor’s judgment in the late stage of pregnancy.