2023
DOI: 10.1002/rfc2.54
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Double‐balloon catheter for induction of labour: Rates of caesarean birth and outcomes when used beyond 12 and 24 h

Debbie Chen,
Sayaka Okano,
Charlotte Oyston

Abstract: ObjectiveThe double‐balloon (dB) catheter is commonly used for cervical ripening before induction of labour (IoL), and is the preferred method of cervical ripening when prostaglandin is contraindicated. Manufacturer's instructions contraindicate use beyond 12 h. There is limited published evidence to support this restriction. This study aims to describe the mode of birth and other maternal and neonatal outcomes where dB‐IoL was used beyond the timeframe recommended by the manufacturer.MethodsRetrospective obse… Show more

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