Induction - ballon catheter

Currently on the induction ward and have had the balloon catheter in for about 16 hours at this point. Anyone else been induced this way and have any words of reassurance? It’s horrendously painful and keep having intermittent contractions but having to wait until the 24 hour mark to have it removed. Worried this induction could end up taking days, am already 41+1 😭

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Sorry to hear, I hope your little one arrives safe very soon! I'm being induced tomorrow and I have no idea what to expect x

all the best with your induction!! It’s all a bit daunting isn’t it, they assess when you come in to see which method is best for you. Unfortunately for me my cervix was completely closed so balloon catheter was the way forward! x

So sorry your going through so much pain with it, I’ve just had mine taken out (doesn’t hurt at all to have removed they drain the fluid before removing it)
Just waiting for a bed to be available to have my waters broken.
Heat doesn’t help the whole process but we’ll get through it ☺️
Good luck Xx

Mine came out after 17 hours and after a cervical exam I started having regular contractions. Jusy less than 24 hours after it came out I had my baby boy in my arms 🥰

out of curiosity, were you allowed home to wait for a bed? X

no I’ve been kept in as they wanted to do “regular” checks on me and baby. But I’ve heard other people can go home yes :)) xx

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