If you're gearing up for an induction, you might hear your healthcare provider mention something called a Foley bulb. It might be the first time you've heard of it, and it can sound a little ...

Ultrasound estimation of amniotic fluid volume is an important component of prenatal surveillance, used to detect fetuses at high risk for an adverse outcome. 1 Decreased amniotic fluid ...

ATLANTA — For the induction of labor, a combination of methods is more effective than a single method, according to results from the randomized Foley or Misoprostol for the Management of Induction ...

Existing data suggests non-inferiority of single-balloon catheter versus PGE2 with regards to mode of birth and induction to delivery interval. In our hospital's setting, inpatient balloon catheter is ...

After nine months of being pregnant, you probably can’t wait for the arrival of your due date. You may be anxious about the actual labor and delivery, especially if it’s your first child. Nonetheless, ...

If labor doesn’t start on its own, doctors and midwives can use different techniques to get it started so you can give birth. This is called inducing labor, and there are different reasons for doing ...