S3 EP13: BIRTH MYTHS: Are inductions risk free? BALLOON CATHETER
Fri Aug 01 2025
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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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 Click here to find out more about my digital hypnobirthing courses: thedungareedoula.co.uk/onlinecourse Use code 'PODCAST' for 20% off my digital courses! Sign up for myFREE hypnobirthing masterclasses: click here Join my mailing list: substack.com/@meganmarybirthmother Love the podcast? support me by leaving a tip via buy me a ko-fi:ko-fi.com/thedungareedoula Book a Power Hour:calendly.com/thedungareedoula/power-hour?month=2024-02 If you enjoyed the episode please give it a like, review and click follow so you never miss out! New episodes are out every Friday at 7am so stick around. Connect with me: thedungareedoula.co.uk instagram.com/meganmarybirthmother