Welcome to The Doula's Guide To... Podcast, season 3 episode 13. Today I wanted to chat to you about something that I'm hearing people being told often - that inductions are risk free, or "not very risky". I wanted to break this down into different methods so this episode focuses on the balloon catheter and the risks associated with this form of induction.

*Please note this podcast is not medical advice and not meant to influence your decision making process, it is merely to present you with more information to help you make informed decisions that feel right for you*

Links mentioned in this episode:

A snapshot of women’s and clinicians’ perceptions of the double balloon catheter for induction of labor: click here

Womenʼs reflections on induction of labour and birthing interventions and what they would do differently next time: click here

Patient satisfaction with the cervical ripening balloon as a method for induction of labour: a randomised controlled trial: click here

Risk of maternal, fetal and neonatal complications associated with the use of the transcervical balloon catheter in induction of labour: click here

Patient information leaflet: click here

Reddit thread "Foley Balloon Induction Experiences": click here

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