Approximate cost to attend the University of Kentucky for the 2012â13 academic year is $33,300 for an outâofâstate student. This includes: $19,998 for tuition and fees. $10,200 for the average cost of room and board. $800 for books and supplies. $2,302 for miscellaneous and travel expenses.
Highlights. 1  Preterm labor occurs when uterine contractions begin to open the cervix before 37 weeks of pregnancy. 2  Terbutaline is a type of betamimetic used to stop contractions and delay the labor process. 3  Terbutaline may be effective in delaying preterm labor for several hours or days.
What is Pitocin (oxytocin)? Oxytocin is a natural hormone that causes the uterus to contract. Oxytocin is used to induce labor or strengthen labor contractions during childbirth, and to control bleeding after childbirth. Oxytocin is also used to stimulate uterine contractions in a woman with an incomplete or threatened miscarriage. Oxytocin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.