https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 04 May 2026 20:22:39 +0000 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:11:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=30379 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923812&title=foley-catheter-induction#923812 Author: Tastic
Subject: 30379
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 10:11am

nope. gel in go home. come back next day (unless the contractions start and become regular and your waters break)]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:11:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923812&title=foley-catheter-induction#923812 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923796&title=foley-catheter-induction#923796 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 30379
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 10:05am

What, no constant monitoring LOL]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:05:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923796&title=foley-catheter-induction#923796 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923736&title=foley-catheter-induction#923736 Author: Tastic
Subject: 30379
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 9:23am

its the new protocol apparently, go in to labour ward for gel or balloon placement then they send you away and are told to be back by 7.30am the next morning
guess its to save beds lol

thanks, I hope she comes sooner rather then later! thought it was happening yesterday nope woke up today with nothing :/]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:23:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923736&title=foley-catheter-induction#923736 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923729&title=foley-catheter-induction#923729 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 30379
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 9:20am

Oh exciting..FX she comes sooner though!!! Gosh how nice they let you go home I think my labour would have progressed much quicker if I had been able to go home after the gel...]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:20:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923729&title=foley-catheter-induction#923729 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923666&title=foley-catheter-induction#923666 Author: Tastic
Subject: 30379
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 8:37am

I had a date of the 9th for the Gel or foley to be placed, then I have to be back on the 10th for them to break my waters
but the midwife who did my s+s on monday said at fridays appointment she has to 'assess' me again and talk to the OB's as if Im still at 3cm or more I will just go in on the Wednesday for my waters to be broken

the OB said either way bubs will be here for her DD]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:37:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923666&title=foley-catheter-induction#923666 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923607&title=foley-catheter-induction#923607 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 30379
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 7:49am

Thats great trish! Do they have a date for you yet or still waiting?]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:49:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923607&title=foley-catheter-induction#923607 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923528&title=foley-catheter-induction#923528 Author: mamanee
Subject: 30379
Posted: 03 February 2010 at 10:39pm

Hey Trish,

I didn't end up having one after all and I wasn't induced as while examining me for induction, they did a stretch and sweep which put me into labour about two hours later.

I was already 4CM by the time they checked me so it wasn't needed, but the specialist who was doing it said that it could have only worked to dilate me to 3-4CM, and between 0 and 2CM they could use it.

I was told the only discomfort was that the end of it was taped to your thigh and you could feel a bit of pulling.

Apparently it's really good as it's safe to use for everyone and carries no risk of infection, and also prevents your uterus from being overstimulated as the gel or drip can do sometimes.

Once it falls out, they will break your waters.

I hope that baby comes very very soon for you Trish!   Can't wait to see pictures of her! I bet she is just gorgeous like both your boys.


ETA I posted at the same time as you.   Great that you won't need the foley cathetar!    When I was at 4CM, all I needed was a stretch and sweep to get me going!

Edited by mamanee]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:39:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923528&title=foley-catheter-induction#923528 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923526&title=foley-catheter-induction#923526 Author: Tastic
Subject: 30379
Posted: 03 February 2010 at 10:36pm

last check - monday was I sitting at 3cm but stretchable to 5cm. my midwife said they probably won;t even consider the foley catheter at this dilation but then she thinks they probably won't even give me the gel. they will just break my waters if needed]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:36:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923526&title=foley-catheter-induction#923526 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923474&title=foley-catheter-induction#923474 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 30379
Posted: 03 February 2010 at 9:58pm

it sounds unpleasant, hope you dont need it! though I only got to 1cm before they broke my waters....]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:58:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923474&title=foley-catheter-induction#923474 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923093&title=foley-catheter-induction#923093 Author: Tastic
Subject: 30379
Posted: 03 February 2010 at 6:15pm

I ended up ringing and chatting to my midwife
she said any dilation after 1cm she doesn't think you can get it as it has a higher chance of falling out? she wasn't too sure though.
]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:15:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923093&title=foley-catheter-induction#923093 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923087&title=foley-catheter-induction#923087 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 30379
Posted: 03 February 2010 at 6:09pm

yeah I would think if you are already dilating they should be able to pop your waters without needing to do the catheter first.]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:09:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923087&title=foley-catheter-induction#923087 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923023&title=foley-catheter-induction#923023 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 30379
Posted: 03 February 2010 at 5:26pm

must say it sounds yuck! i only ever had the gel...   and that doesnt sound as invasive as the foley thing. if you are already dilated they may just go the gel or possibly the synto ( i think they can do that too to get things going if you have dilated by yourself.)

i dont think renee had either in the end.]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:26:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923023&title=foley-catheter-induction#923023 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923016&title=foley-catheter-induction#923016 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 30379
Posted: 03 February 2010 at 5:21pm

For some reason I thought it was only if you werent dilating.. no doubt someone will tell me I am wrong....]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:21:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=923016&title=foley-catheter-induction#923016 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=922881&title=foley-catheter-induction#922881 Author: Tastic
Subject: 30379
Posted: 03 February 2010 at 4:09pm

Hey just wondering if you ended up with this? I got told to choose the Gel or this Balloon
but not sure now seeing as I'm already dilating]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:09:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=922881&title=foley-catheter-induction#922881 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=864490&title=foley-catheter-induction#864490 Author: first
Subject: 30379
Posted: 08 December 2009 at 5:41pm

Sweet.
Best of luck with the other 6cm.]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:41:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=864490&title=foley-catheter-induction#864490 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=864442&title=foley-catheter-induction#864442 Author: FreeSpirit
Subject: 30379
Posted: 08 December 2009 at 4:43pm

She doesn't have the foley in and she's 4cm dilated!!!!!]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:43:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=864442&title=foley-catheter-induction#864442 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=864438&title=foley-catheter-induction#864438 Author: EmDee
Subject: 30379
Posted: 08 December 2009 at 4:37pm

Hope things are going well Renee!]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:37:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=864438&title=foley-catheter-induction#864438 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=864254&title=foley-catheter-induction#864254 Author: MissAngel
Subject: 30379
Posted: 08 December 2009 at 1:54pm

Gosh I just had a google about it and it sounds rather time consuming! I guess it might be a bit sore seeing as they have to pull on it to help the cervix to dilate? Take those books etc for sure! Fingers crossed you're already a bit dilated and they wont have to do it!! ]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:54:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=864254&title=foley-catheter-induction#864254 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=864240&title=foley-catheter-induction#864240 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 30379
Posted: 08 December 2009 at 1:47pm

Fingers crossed it all goes well. I had the OB talk to me about it and then when I asked my mw she had never heard of it so that was reassuring! However I didn't need it in the end as he made his own entrance, it did sound interesting though ]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:47:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=864240&title=foley-catheter-induction#864240 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=864186&title=foley-catheter-induction#864186 Author: Caro07
Subject: 30379
Posted: 08 December 2009 at 1:21pm

Can't offer you any advice but good luck!]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:21:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=864186&title=foley-catheter-induction#864186 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=864156&title=foley-catheter-induction#864156 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 30379
Posted: 08 December 2009 at 12:42pm

i've heard of them, but not of anyone whos had one, sorry! you know if you arent happy about it then you dont have to do it!

i'll be waiting for your good news tho, hopefully it is soonish! ]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:42:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=864156&title=foley-catheter-induction#864156 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=864153&title=foley-catheter-induction#864153 Author: mamanee
Subject: 30379
Posted: 08 December 2009 at 12:37pm

Ooo thanks Sterryn, I am hoping that the same thing happens to me and I get to skip some of it.   Surely all these niggly pains have been doing something for the last nearly four weeks!!

Will be texting my text buddy as soon as he's here, and I think I have your number as well so will send one to you too. ]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:37:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=864153&title=foley-catheter-induction#864153 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=864103&title=foley-catheter-induction#864103 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 30379
Posted: 08 December 2009 at 11:58am

Not sure about this kind of induction, but just wanted to wish you good luck for today.

Fingers crossed you might be like me - when I went in they found I was actually a few cm's dilated already so were able to skip the first step and just break my waters to get things going ]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:58:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=864103&title=foley-catheter-induction#864103 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=864093&title=foley-catheter-induction#864093 Author: mamanee
Subject: 30379
Posted: 08 December 2009 at 11:40am

I'm having one in about oh.. 3 hours from now.

Has anyone had one of these before? Does it hurt?   It's like a balloon that is blown up inside you causing your cervix to dilate rather than using the gel (which I'm not allowed due to previous c-section)

They said it could take up to 24 hours to work!

Better go and buy some magazines and crossword puzzle books to do while I'm there!

I feel sick!!!    Hopefully it will go away once I'm there, but all this waiting is making me nervous and nauseous.   And I'm having serious cramps now!
]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:40:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30379&PID=864093&title=foley-catheter-induction#864093