To compare time to delivery between two induction procedures. The Foley balloon is a mechanical method for cervical ripening. However, the device may also result in endogenous prostaglandin release ...

3.1 Insertion of a double balloon catheter for induction of labour at term in pregnant women aims to facilitate induction through causing dilation of the cervix when the cervix is unfavourable for ...

Ultrasound estimation of amniotic fluid volume is an important component of prenatal surveillance, used to detect fetuses at high risk for an adverse outcome. 1 Decreased amniotic fluid ...

Existing data suggests non-inferiority of single-balloon catheter versus PGE2 with regards to mode of birth and induction to delivery interval. In our hospital's setting, inpatient balloon catheter is ...

Women who need help starting labour could have a more comfortable, relaxed birthing experience with the aid of a specialised balloon. An Aotearoa New Zealand study seeking pregnant women aims to ...

Dancing On Ice pro Yebin Mok says she was more than happy to get her skates back on just weeks after welcoming her baby daughter - despite having a cervical balloon induction before giving birth.