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May 2022 Birth Club

Foley Balloon Induction

Hi ladies, I am currently in the hospital being induced (41 +1). They have given me 4 doses of oral miso and I am now only 1cm. They are going to insert the Foley Balloon in about an hour or so. Can you tell me your experiences with this method ? Did it actually help you dilate? Did it break your water? How long was it in for ? I have a feeling I have a long road ahead of me with this induction, but we will soon find out!

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  • How you doing? I had cervidil for 24 hours because they could not get the foley in when I came in yesterday at 11am. Once I was dilated a bit, we had better luck and Ive had it in since about 2pm. Its nowhere near as miserable as the cervidil was for me personally now that I have it in. Ive been able to sleep even with contractions where I was not able to with cervidil. I dont know how things would have progressed had I been able to start with the foley but we tried 5 times in an hour and a half and even if they got it in, it would fall out. Praying all is ok with you! Cheering you on!!!
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