OXT and pulmonary edema: The haemodynamic stresses of pregnancy and labour may precipitate unexpected cardiovascular collapse.8 Pulmonary oedema results from fluid imbalance.9 The amniotic fluid embolism is the second leading cause of maternal mortality10, predisposing factors are mismanaged labour, use of uterine stimulants, presence of me conium in the amniotic fluid, advanced maternal age, multiparty and intrauterine fetal death.11 The misuse of oxytocin resulted in complications in 16(31.37%) cases.