Has anyone ever had a catheter inserted to induce labor?

Question

I have an appointment on Friday to have my doctor insert a catheter that is supposed to help me dilate and start labor. Has anyone had this done and what should I expect to feel? Is it painful to have the procedure done? How quick did you have results?

I have a doctor's appt. on Friday to have a catheter inserted between the cervix and the placenta- they fill the end up with air like a balloon and this causes the cervix to dilate without having to go through all the long painful contractions. Has anyone had this done and what should I be expecting? How long before you saw results?

I am not confused about the procedure so everyone who is writing to say I don't know what I'm talking about- look it up! Yes- it really is something done to induce labor!

Answer 1

Are you sure you understood your doctor correctly?
I had a catheter fitter after birth,well only for about 5 Min's to empty my bladder so that they could give me stitches as they missed a cut inside me at first so left me bleeding everywhere until about 6 hours later when i was rushed for stitches.

Yes having the catheter fitted was really pain-full and very uncomfortable.

Answer 2

I went into induce labor for at least 8 hours, the catheter was inserted after the birth of my child.

If you are confussed or misunderstood the procedure its not too late to call and clarify.

Here are some induce labor techniques.

Get it Out! How to Induce Labor
There are a few different ways your labor can be medically induced. One common way is to use prostaglandin gel. This gel, which helps to soften your cervix, is applied to the back of your vagina. While the gel alone may be enough to start labor, it can also increase your risk of developing a fever, having diarrhea, cause fetal distress and possibly cause you to hemorrhage after birth.

Something with a bit less risk associated with it is having your water broken. However, to do this, your cervix needs to be dilated a few centimeters. Plus, some women find the procedure, which involves an instrument that resembles a large crochet hook, to be rather uncomfortable. While breaking your water can sometimes be enough to get labor going, other times this procedure needs to be combined with a syntocinon IV.

Syntocinon is a synthetic hormonal drug that is administered through an intravenous and causes your uterus to contract. It is a fairly reliable method of inducing labor. However, the side effects of this technique include an increased chance of needing a cesarean (due to a lack of progression) as well as pain medication; fetal distress; hemorrhaging after birth and the need for continuous monitoring of your baby.

If your health care provider suggests inducing your labor, find out if it is really in your best interest to have your labor induced or if it is just being suggested because it is "standard procedure."

Answer 3

I think you either misheard or misunderstood what your doctor said. A catheter is inserted into your bladder in order to empty it. It doesn't help induce labour.
As for inducing labour, they can do that by placing a suppository in your cervix or by giving you the drug through an intravenous drip. I had the IV drip when I delivered my first child. They insert a needle into a vein in your hand (naturally that'll hurt) and the drug will enter your bloodstream. It started to work pretty quickly but the contractions came on suddenly and were much stronger (very very painful). I took the pain for a while, then chickened out and got an epidural.

Answer 4

I've never heard of anyone having a catheter inserted to start labor. My daughter had one inserted DURING her active labor so she didn't have to get up during her labor to go to the bathroom(she had an epidural at this point).
I have heard of having your membranes stripped at the doctors office, I've heard of having them insert a cervadil tablet to induce labor(but only in the hospital after being admitted to help the cervix dialate and soften) but never a catheter.

Answer 5

I have been induced with both of my previous pregnancies and i'm scheduled tomorrow morning at 7:30 am for my 3rd induction and I never recall them using a catheter. Sorry. Wish I could help more. I know they have used a crochet hook looking thing to break my water before but never a catheter. Good Luck! :-)

Answer 6

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Answer 7

It'll feel uncomfortable for a little while. You'll be fine after. I hated the feeling when they would pull it out tho. So be prepared for that.

Answer 8

I have NEVER heard of that at all. How would that even encourage your body to dilate? Did they mean cervidel and you only misunderstood?

Totally new to me.