Tugging the Foley catheter balloon every 3 h in nulliparous induction of labor: A randomized controlled trial

At nulliparous Foley induction of labor with a planned 12-h ballon placement, tugging the Foley 3-hourly compared to usual care did not expedite birth or increase patient satisfaction.

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International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
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2026-03-23
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.70920
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Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
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Tugging the Foley catheter balloon every 3 h in nulliparous induction of labor: A randomized controlled trial

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Tugging the Foley catheter balloon every 3 h in nulliparous induction of labor: A randomized controlled trial

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Abstract

At nulliparous Foley induction of labor with a planned 12-h ballon placement, tugging the Foley 3-hourly compared to usual care did not expedite birth or increase patient satisfaction.

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
University of Malaya (MY)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 11%
Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
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